Charles Delporte (1928–2012)
What is Charles Delporte’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Charles Delporte at 6 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $239–$383, n=6). The auction record is $1,002 for Liberatio (2023, Flandersauctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberatio | Oil on canvas | $1,002 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | CHARLES DELPORTE (1928-2012) | Oil on board | $921 | Galerie Bernaerts | Aug 2020 |
| 3 | Marine Synergetique, Periode Nucleaire | Mixed media on panel | $516 | Flandersauctions | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Head of a woman | Bronze | $503 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Sabbat, 1968 | Oil on board | $468 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Visage d'Espoir and Poésie | Paintings | $457 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | La Nouvelle Planete | Oil on board | $402 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Blue Nude, 1969 | Oil on panel | $400 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | La Madame | Oil on board | $369 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Female face | Bronze | $368 | Roseberys London | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $271 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $277 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $271 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Delporte is a Belgian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $283. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Delporte is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,493; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Delporte work is $283.
The median Charles Delporte painting sells for $266 across 20 lots.
The median Charles Delporte work on paper sells for $69 across 3 lots.
The median Charles Delporte sculpture sells for $368 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $266† | $1,002 | 87% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $69 | $202 | 60% | 2025-04-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $368† | $1,387† | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,387†‡ | $1,493‡ | — | 2026-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $204–$402† | $266† | $1,002 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,387† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,002 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $921 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $503 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $202 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $69 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Delporte worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Delporte work is $283. The median Charles Delporte painting sells for $266 across 20 lots. The median Charles Delporte work on paper sells for $69 across 3 lots. The median Charles Delporte sculpture sells for $368 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Charles Delporte painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Delporte painting is $266. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Delporte's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Delporte painting is $1,002.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Delporte painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Delporte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Delporte's auction record?
Charles Delporte's auction record is $1,493, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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