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# Charles Edward Dixon (1872–1934)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Charles Edward Dixon at 17 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $855 including buyer’s premium (middle half $628–$1,453, n=10). The auction record is $59,520 for The Battle of Trafalgar (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Battle of Trafalgar, 1872 | Watercolour and bodycolour | $59,520 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, 1872 | Watercolour | $16,874 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | The lady, She's a Liner, 1872 | Gouache | $16,463 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Off Custom House, London, 1872 | Pencil | $12,636 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | 'Opposite Somerset House', 1872 | Watercolour | $6,577 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Above Greenwich, 1903 | Watercolour and bodycolour | $6,511 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | a busy harbour | — | $5,851 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | The Pool of London, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $5,679 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | The Pool of London | Oil on canvas | $5,679 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Above Greenwich, 1872 | Gouache | $5,055 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 40 | $1,989 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,979 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $859 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Edward Dixon is a British artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,979. 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 Edward Dixon sold in 2026 for $2,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Charles Edward Dixon work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Edward Dixon work is $1,979.

The median Charles Edward Dixon work on paper sells for $1,567 across 47 lots.

The median Charles Edward Dixon painting sells for $1,610 across 9 lots.

The median Charles Edward Dixon print sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Edward Dixon work on papers typically sell for $792–$2,703 (the middle half of 31 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 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2017-10-26 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,610†‡ | $5,679 | 75% | 2023-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $1,567†‡ | $16,463 | 90.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,668 | $59,520 | — | 2019-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Edward Dixon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,625. Paintings (12 lots) median $1,610, record $5,679. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,668.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,505–$4,360†‡ | $1,943†‡ | $5,679 |

† 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) | 15 | $618–$1,342†‡ | $676†‡ | $3,159 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $792–$2,703†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $12,636 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,463 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,636 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,679 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,679 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,625 |

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 Edward Dixon worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Edward Dixon work is $1,979. The median Charles Edward Dixon work on paper sells for $1,567 across 47 lots. The median Charles Edward Dixon painting sells for $1,610 across 9 lots. The median Charles Edward Dixon print sells for $1,625 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Edward Dixon work on papers typically sell for $792–$2,703 (the middle half of 31 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 Edward Dixon work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Edward Dixon work on paper is $1,567. 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 Edward Dixon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Edward Dixon work on paper is $16,463.

### What is the average price of a Charles Edward Dixon painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Edward Dixon painting is $1,610. 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 Edward Dixon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Edward Dixon painting is $5,679.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Edward Dixon work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Edward Dixon work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Charles Edward Dixon work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Edward Dixon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $676, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Edward Dixon's auction record?

Charles Edward Dixon's auction record is $59,520, set in 2017.

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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.