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# Charles Demuth (1883–1935)

## What is Charles Demuth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Charles Demuth at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,674–$123,563, n=6). The auction record is $1,685,000 for In the Key of Blue (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Key of Blue, 1919 | Tempera | $1,685,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Tumblers, 1883 | Watercolor | $542,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Zinnias: A Double-Sided Work, 1920 | Pencil | $516,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Rooftops, Provincetown, 1918 | Pencil | $481,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Fruit and Flower, 1925 | Pencil | $444,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | In Vaudeville: Two Dancers, 1883 | Pencil | $315,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Pink Lilies and Butterflies, 1883 | Pink Lilies and Butterflies | $290,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 8 | In Vaudeville, Two Dancers | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $253,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Flowers and Cucumbers, 1924 | Pencil | $242,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | Three Sailors Urinating, 1930 | Watercolor and pencil on tracing paper | $214,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $106,250 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $16,125 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $30,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Demuth is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $33,020. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Demuth sold in 2025 for $201,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Demuth work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Demuth work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Demuth work is $33,020.

The median Charles Demuth work on paper sells for $40,000 across 45 lots.

The median Charles Demuth painting sells for $28,970 across 8 lots.

The median Charles Demuth print sells for $290,500 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Demuth work on papers typically sell for $7,250–$128,750 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $290,500 | $290,500 | — | 2011-05-18 |
| Paintings | 8 | $28,970 | $1.7M | — | 2023-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $40,000 | $542,500 | 86.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $207,900 | $1.7M | — | 2025-04-17 |

Charles Demuth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $290,500. Paintings (8 lots) median $28,970, record $1,685,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $207,900.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $19,250–$31,510 | $27,940 | $114,300 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $7,250–$128,750 | $38,750 | $542,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $542,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $516,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $290,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $114,300 |

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 Demuth worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Demuth work is $33,020. The median Charles Demuth work on paper sells for $40,000 across 45 lots. The median Charles Demuth painting sells for $28,970 across 8 lots. The median Charles Demuth print sells for $290,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Demuth work on papers typically sell for $7,250–$128,750 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Demuth work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Demuth work on paper is $40,000.

### What is Charles Demuth's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Demuth work on paper is $542,500.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Demuth work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Demuth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $38,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Demuth's auction record is $1,685,000, set in 2013.

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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 Demuth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-demuth (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.