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# Charles Curtis Allen (1886–1950)

Charles Curtis Allen is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Curtis Allen sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Charles Curtis Allen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Charles Curtis Allen work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Curtis Allen work is $750.

The median Charles Curtis Allen painting sells for $775 across 24 lots.

The median Charles Curtis Allen work on paper sells for $325 across 3 lots.

The median Charles Curtis Allen print sells for $1,410 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,410 | $1,410 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 26 | $775‡ | $2,090 | 92.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $325‡ | $475‡ | 50% | 2019-11-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charles Curtis Allen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,410. Paintings (26 lots) median $775, record $2,090.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $650–$999‡ | $920‡ | $1,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $378–$1,179‡ | $525‡ | $2,090 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1992 | $2,090 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $475‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $325‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charles Curtis Allen worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Curtis Allen work is $750. The median Charles Curtis Allen painting sells for $775 across 24 lots. The median Charles Curtis Allen work on paper sells for $325 across 3 lots. The median Charles Curtis Allen print sells for $1,410 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles Curtis Allen painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Curtis Allen painting is $775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Curtis Allen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Curtis Allen painting is $2,090.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Curtis Allen painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Curtis Allen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Curtis Allen painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Curtis Allen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Curtis Allen's auction record?

Charles Curtis Allen's auction record is $2,468, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.