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# Charles Gassner (1915–1977)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Charles Gassner at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $263 including buyer’s premium (middle half $195–$362, n=21). The auction record is $593 for Pink House Approach (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pink House Approach | Mixed media on paper | $593 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Composition with Houses and Mountain | Mixed media on paper | $527 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Abstract Farm Scene | Watercolour and pastel on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Roadway | Mixed media on paper | $383 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Charles Gassner (Holland, 1915 - 1977), Pink and Black Circles | Pastel and acrylic on paper | $372 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Abstract Composition in Pink and Black | Mixed media on paper | $362 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Figure and Cat | Crayon and watercolour on paper | $362 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Cat Falling | Charcoal on paper | $334 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Abstract in Green and Black | Mixed media on paper | $329 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Open Field | Mixed media on paper | $316 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $269 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $329 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Gassner is a South African artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $273. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Gassner sold in 2025 for $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Gassner work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Gassner work is $273.

The median Charles Gassner work on paper sells for $296 across 18 lots.

The median Charles Gassner painting sells for $383 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $383 | $383 | 83.3% | 2025-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $296 | $593 | 81.8% | 2025-10-01 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $199–$362 | $323 | $593 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $593 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $527 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $383 |

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 Gassner worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Gassner work is $273. The median Charles Gassner work on paper sells for $296 across 18 lots. The median Charles Gassner painting sells for $383 across 5 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 Gassner work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Gassner work on paper is $296.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Gassner work on paper is $593.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Gassner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Gassner's auction record is $593, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Gassner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-gassner (updated 2026-11-03).

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.