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# Charles Darwin (1809–1882)

Charles Darwin is a British (modern) artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,124. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Darwin sold in 2025 for $22,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Darwin work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Darwin work is $4,124.

The median Charles Darwin photograph sells for $4,309 across 15 lots.

The median Charles Darwin print sells for $1,596 across 10 lots.

The median Charles Darwin sculpture sells for $740 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 | 11 | $1,596‡ | $196,530 | 90.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $740 | $740 | 50% | 2022-02-16 |
| Photography | 15 | $4,309 | $79,012 | — | 2020-03-11 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $196,530 |
| Photography | 2017 | $79,012 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $72,797 |
| Photography | 2019 | $29,549 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $740 |

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 Darwin worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Darwin work is $4,124. The median Charles Darwin photograph sells for $4,309 across 15 lots. The median Charles Darwin print sells for $1,596 across 10 lots. The median Charles Darwin sculpture sells for $740 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles Darwin photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Darwin photograph is $4,309.

### What is Charles Darwin's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Darwin photograph is $79,012.

### What is the average price of a Charles Darwin print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Darwin print is $1,596. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Darwin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Darwin print is $196,530.

### What is Charles Darwin's auction record?

Charles Darwin's auction record is $196,530, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Darwin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-darwin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.