Charles Eames (1907–1978)
What is Charles Eames’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 459 auction results for Charles Eames at 38 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,020 including buyer’s premium (middle half $339–$1,970, n=74). The auction record is $33,876 for ESU 400 (2014, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESU 400, 1952 | Lacquer | $33,876 | Artcurial | May 2014 |
| 2 | Fauteuil dit "Lounge chair" et son ottoman, 1956 | Edition Herman Miller Etiquette de l'éditeur Fauteuil | $21,764 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Windy Monday, 1930 | Painting | $20,320 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 4 | Dar Suite de six fauteuils, 1907 | Polypropylène, acier et érable | $19,015 | PIASA | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | prototype radio enclosure, 1946 | Lacquer | $17,500 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 6 | Suite de six chaises "DCW", 1945 | Edition Herman Miller Exempaire circa | $14,960 | Artcurial | Jun 2008 |
| 7 | Soft Pad, 1969 | Aluminium | $13,327 | Artcurial | Mar 2013 |
| 8 | Lounge chair et son ottoman, 1956 | Edition Herman Miller Etiquette de l'éditeur | $12,042 | Artcurial | Jun 2012 |
| 9 | Lounge chair #670 et son ottoman #671, 1956 | Leather | $10,933 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Paire de fauteuils dits "Time Life", 1960 | Edition Herman Miller Etiquette de l'éditeur | $10,463 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $1,500 |
| Other | 305 | $1,467 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,348 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 154 | $1,217 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,188 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 459 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Eames is an American artist with 529 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,342. 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 Eames sold in 2026 for $2,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Eames on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Eames work worth?
Across 444 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames work is $1,342.
The median Charles Eames sculpture sells for $1,301 across 40 lots.
The median Charles Eames photograph sells for $1,500 across 9 lots.
The median Charles Eames print sells for $576 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Eames sculptures typically sell for $916–$2,832 (the middle half of 37 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 | 4 | $576† | $5,292 | 75% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 3 | $737† | $20,320 | — | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $863 | $863 | — | 2002-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 43 | $1,301† | $13,327 | 93% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 17 | $1,500 | $3,048 | 52.9% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $9,265† | $33,876 | — | 2025-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Charles Eames's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $576 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $737, record $20,320. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $9,265.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $916–$2,832 | $1,499 | $13,327 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,016–$2,016 | $1,500 | $3,048 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $13,327 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $9,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,292 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,048 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $863 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $737† |
† 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 Eames worth?
Across 444 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames work is $1,342. The median Charles Eames sculpture sells for $1,301 across 40 lots. The median Charles Eames photograph sells for $1,500 across 9 lots. The median Charles Eames print sells for $576 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Eames sculptures typically sell for $916–$2,832 (the middle half of 37 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 Eames sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Eames sculpture is $1,301. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Eames's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Eames sculpture is $13,327.
What is the average price of a Charles Eames photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Eames photograph is $1,500.
What is Charles Eames's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Eames photograph is $3,048.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Eames sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Eames sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Eames's auction record?
Charles Eames's auction record is $33,876, set in 2014.
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