> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-davidson · updated 2026-11-01

# Charles (1820–1902)

Charles is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $830. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles sold in 2013 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $830.

The median Charles painting sells for $1,165 across 4 lots.

The median Charles work on paper sells for $130 across 3 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 | 4 | $1,165‡ | $4,070 | — | 2014-08-01 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $130‡ | $394‡ | 75% | 2023-10-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1991 | $4,070 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $394‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $130‡ |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $830. The median Charles painting sells for $1,165 across 4 lots. The median Charles work on paper sells for $130 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles's auction record?

Charles's auction record is $4,070, set in 1991.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-davidson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.