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# Charles Desavary (1837–1885)

Charles Desavary is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,498. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Desavary sold in 2025 for $2,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Desavary work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Desavary work is $1,498.

The median Charles Desavary work on paper sells for $1,498 across 3 lots.

The median Charles Desavary painting sells for $255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $255‡ | $255‡ | 50% | 2026-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,498 | $4,561 | 75% | 2016-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,498 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $255‡ |

‡ 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 Desavary worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Desavary work is $1,498. The median Charles Desavary work on paper sells for $1,498 across 3 lots. The median Charles Desavary painting sells for $255 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Charles Desavary's auction record is $4,561, set in 2016.

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

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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.