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# Charles D. Cahoon (1861–1951)

Charles D. Cahoon is an American artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles D. Cahoon is recorded as sold in 2024 for $3,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles D. Cahoon work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles D. Cahoon work is $2,100.

The median Charles D. Cahoon painting sells for $2,100 across 115 lots.

The median Charles D. Cahoon work on paper sells for $1,325 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles D. Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,125–$3,750 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles D. Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,575–$3,750 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 139 | $2,100‡ | $26,000‡ | 82.7% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,325‡ | $2,600‡ | — | 2009-08-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $10,000‡ | $26,000‡ | — | 2016-11-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $1,125–$3,750‡ | $1,978‡ | $26,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,575–$3,750‡ | $2,150‡ | $10,000‡ |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $26,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $12,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $50 |

‡ 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 D. Cahoon worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles D. Cahoon work is $2,100. The median Charles D. Cahoon painting sells for $2,100 across 115 lots. The median Charles D. Cahoon work on paper sells for $1,325 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles D. Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,125–$3,750 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles D. Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,575–$3,750 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles D. Cahoon painting?

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles D. Cahoon painting is $2,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles D. Cahoon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles D. Cahoon painting is $26,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Charles D. Cahoon painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles D. Cahoon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,978, 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 D. Cahoon painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles D. Cahoon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles D. Cahoon's auction record?

Charles D. Cahoon's auction record is $26,000, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles D. Cahoon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-d-cahoon (updated 2026-11-03).

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.