Charles Gaines (b. 1944)
Charles Gaines is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,625.
A work by Charles Gaines sold in 2025 for $167,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Gaines work is $16,625.
The median Charles Gaines work on paper sells for $12,600 across 11 lots.
The median Charles Gaines print sells for $16,625 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Gaines photograph sells for $102,600 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $16,625 | $277,200 | — | 2025-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $12,600 | $55,000 | 91.7% | 2024-12-04 |
| Photography | 3 | $102,600 | $167,700 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $277,200 | $280,000 | — | 2025-11-21 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,080–$18,025 | $16,250 | $23,750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,558–$21,340 | $20,000 | $55,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $277,200 |
| Photography | 2025 | $167,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $55,000 |
| Photography | 2017 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $24,909 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $23,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Gaines worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Gaines work is $16,625. The median Charles Gaines work on paper sells for $12,600 across 11 lots. The median Charles Gaines print sells for $16,625 across 8 lots. The median Charles Gaines photograph sells for $102,600 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Charles Gaines work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Gaines work on paper is $12,600.
What is Charles Gaines's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Gaines work on paper is $55,000.
What is Charles Gaines's auction record?
Charles Gaines's auction record is $280,000, set in 2025.
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