Charles Dufresne (1876–1938)
What is Charles Dufresne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 99 auction results for Charles Dufresne at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $438–$2,141, n=14). The auction record is $34,561 for Persée (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persée, 1933 | Huile sur toile | $34,561 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 2 | L'Adoration, 1920 | Oil paint | $21,460 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Nature morte au compotier, 1928 | Huile sur toile | $21,268 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 4 | LA FEMME À L'ÉCHARPE JAUNE. PORTRAIT DE MADAME DUFRESNE | Huile sur toile | $16,321 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | Femme nue et nature morte, 1929 | Oil paint | $15,000 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 6 | Nu au hamac et joueur de guitare, 1923 | Oil paper laid down on canvas | $10,015 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Projet pour « La Chimie », préparatoire pour le décor de la Faculté de Pharmacie, 1938 | Huile sur papier marouflé sur toile | $8,714 | Ader | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Passage de la mer Rouge, 1926 | Huile sur toile | $8,640 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 9 | Projet de tapisserie, 1921 | Huile sur 2 papiers contrecollés sur toile | $7,213 | Ader | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Nu couché, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $5,596 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $2,433 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $1,716 |
| Other | 33 | $441 |
| Prints | 10 | $231 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $3,988 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $880 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $366 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 99 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Dufresne is a French artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,190. 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 Dufresne sold in 2026 for $2,185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Dufresne work is $1,190.
The median Charles Dufresne painting sells for $2,433 across 36 lots.
The median Charles Dufresne print sells for $264 across 30 lots.
The median Charles Dufresne work on paper sells for $1,344 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Dufresne prints typically sell for $202–$404 (the middle half of 20 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 | 32 | $264‡ | $1,195 | 93.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 39 | $2,433†‡ | $34,561 | 92.3% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,344†‡ | $4,884 | 84.2% | 2025-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,268 | $34,561 | — | 2022-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Dufresne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $264 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $2,433, record $34,561. A typical Charles Dufresne painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $21,268.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $202–$404‡ | $246‡ | $1,195 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $219–$366 | $312 | $586 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,063–$2,368†‡ | $1,861†‡ | $6,728† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,376–$8,640† | $4,603† | $21,460 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $865–$2,081† | $1,344† | $4,884 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $34,561 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $21,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,884 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,419 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,195 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,026 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Dufresne worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Dufresne work is $1,190. The median Charles Dufresne painting sells for $2,433 across 36 lots. The median Charles Dufresne print sells for $264 across 30 lots. The median Charles Dufresne work on paper sells for $1,344 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Dufresne prints typically sell for $202–$404 (the middle half of 20 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 Dufresne painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Dufresne painting is $2,433. 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 Charles Dufresne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Dufresne painting is $34,561.
What is the average price of a Charles Dufresne print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Dufresne print is $264. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Dufresne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Dufresne print is $1,195.
What is the average price of a Charles Dufresne work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Dufresne work on paper is $1,344. 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 Charles Dufresne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Dufresne work on paper is $4,884.
What is the average price of a small Charles Dufresne print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Dufresne print (small (under 50 cm)) is $246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Charles Dufresne painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Dufresne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Dufresne's auction record?
Charles Dufresne's auction record is $34,561, set in 2022.
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