Charles Ethan Porter (1847–1923)
Charles Ethan Porter is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $14,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Ethan Porter sold in 2026 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Charles Ethan Porter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Charles Ethan Porter on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Ethan Porter work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Ethan Porter work is $14,500.
The median Charles Ethan Porter painting sells for $14,500 across 16 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 | 17 | $14,500† | $50,000 | 94.1% | 2026-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,750–$14,000† | $12,000† | $28,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $20,525–$41,940† | $25,400† | $50,000 |
† 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 | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $47,880 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Ethan Porter worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Ethan Porter work is $14,500. The median Charles Ethan Porter painting sells for $14,500 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Ethan Porter painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Ethan Porter painting is $14,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Ethan Porter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Ethan Porter painting is $50,000.
What is Charles Ethan Porter's auction record?
Charles Ethan Porter's auction record is $50,000, set in 2018.
See the full Charles Ethan Porter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Charles Ethan Porter on OpeningBid →