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# Charles Eames (1907–1978)

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

As of 3 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 $1,018 including buyer’s premium (middle half $321–$1,838, n=76). The auction record is $33,876 for ESU 400 (2014, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 7 | $1,500 |
| Other | 307 | $1,400 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $344 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,348 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 154 | $1,217 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,102 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 459 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $6,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Charles Eames works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## 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 | $971 | $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 $971, 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 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $971 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $863 |

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 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.

### 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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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 Eames auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-eames (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.