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# Charles Edward Perugini (1839–1918)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Charles Edward Perugini at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,751 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,714–$31,750, n=5). The auction record is $325,433 for The Hop Picker (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hop Picker, 1839 | Oil paint | $325,433 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 2 | A Fan-maker, 1839 | Oil paint | $281,830 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | The Ramparts, Walmer Castle; Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 | Oil paint | $262,520 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | But, oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still!, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $79,229 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 5 | Choosing a nosegay, 1839 | Oil paint | $51,637 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of a girl seated on a chair, bust-length in profile, in a blue dress and white blouse, 1839 | Oil on canvas | $43,812 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Portrait of a girl seated on a chair, bust-length in profile, in a blue dress and white blouse | Oil on canvas | $43,812 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Likely Catherine Elizabeth Dickens Perugini (1839-1929) Reading Her Old Letters, 1839 | Oil on canvas | $31,750 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait of a lady with a coral necklace, 1839 | Oil paint | $31,421 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Portrait of a Lady in an Aquamarine Dress, possibly Mrs. Henry Drake, 1839 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $43,812 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $30,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Edward Perugini is a British (modern) artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $31,585. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Edward Perugini sold in 2025 for $51,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Edward Perugini work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Edward Perugini work is $31,585.

The median Charles Edward Perugini painting sells for $37,781 across 14 lots.

The median Charles Edward Perugini work on paper sells for $6,065 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $37,781 | $325,433 | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,065 | $6,065 | — | 2010-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $281,830 | $325,433 | — | 2018-07-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $25,623–$36,722 | $30,710 | $79,229 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $325,433 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $281,830 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,065 |

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 Perugini worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Edward Perugini work is $31,585. The median Charles Edward Perugini painting sells for $37,781 across 14 lots. The median Charles Edward Perugini work on paper sells for $6,065 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Edward Perugini painting is $37,781.

### What is Charles Edward Perugini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Edward Perugini painting is $325,433.

### What is Charles Edward Perugini's auction record?

Charles Edward Perugini's auction record is $325,433, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.