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# Charles Filiger (1863–1928)

Charles Filiger is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $13,448. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Filiger sold in 2025 for $31,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Filiger work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Filiger work is $13,448.

The median Charles Filiger work on paper sells for $25,325 across 24 lots.

The median Charles Filiger painting sells for $17,249 across 7 lots.

The median Charles Filiger print sells for $4,862 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Filiger work on papers typically sell for $11,192–$53,247 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,862 | $9,248 | — | 2023-12-20 |
| Paintings | 9 | $17,249† | $193,180 | 77.8% | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $25,325 | $397,906 | 88.9% | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $207,955 | $397,906 | — | 2021-06-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Charles Filiger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,862. Paintings (9 lots) median $17,249, record $193,180. A typical Charles Filiger painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $207,955.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,054–$31,154 | $17,249 | $53,285 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $11,192–$53,247 | $25,325 | $397,906 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $397,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $222,731 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $193,180 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $53,285 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $9,248 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $476 |

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 Filiger worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Filiger work is $13,448. The median Charles Filiger work on paper sells for $25,325 across 24 lots. The median Charles Filiger painting sells for $17,249 across 7 lots. The median Charles Filiger print sells for $4,862 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Filiger work on papers typically sell for $11,192–$53,247 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Filiger work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Filiger work on paper is $25,325.

### What is Charles Filiger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Filiger work on paper is $397,906.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Filiger work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Filiger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles Filiger's auction record?

Charles Filiger's auction record is $397,906, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Filiger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-filiger (updated 2026-11-01).

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.