> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-harper · updated 2026-11-03

# Charles Harper (b. 1943)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Charles Harper at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $674 including buyer’s premium (middle half $581–$1,263, n=10). The auction record is $4,300 for AUDIENCE (2025, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUDIENCE, 2024 | Acrylic on linen | $4,300 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | THE ORIENTATOR, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $2,867 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Purged Areola, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $2,385 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| 4 | Tight Finish, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $2,177 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| 5 | DELAYED RACE, 2021 | Mixed media on Japanese paper | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | WAITING CITIZEN I | Oil on canvas | $1,433 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Four Female Studies | Mixed media | $1,244 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |
| 8 | Head | Oil on paper | $1,022 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| 9 | Untitled (on board) | On board | $932 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Catch & Drive (1887), 1997 | Mixed media on handmade paper | $753 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,177 |
| Other | 6 | $702 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $573 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $932 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $588 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Harper is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $730. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Harper sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Harper work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Harper work is $730.

The median Charles Harper painting sells for $1,805 across 8 lots.

The median Charles Harper work on paper sells for $487 across 7 lots.

The median Charles Harper print sells for $465 across 2 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 | $465† | $750† | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,805† | $4,300 | 53.3% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $487 | $730 | 53.8% | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Charles Harper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $465. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,805, record $4,300. A typical Charles Harper painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $771–$2,506† | $1,805† | $4,300 |

† 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 | 2025 | $4,300 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,867 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $750† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $730 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $180 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Harper worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Harper work is $730. The median Charles Harper painting sells for $1,805 across 8 lots. The median Charles Harper work on paper sells for $487 across 7 lots. The median Charles Harper print sells for $465 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Harper painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Harper painting is $1,805. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Harper's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Harper painting is $4,300.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Harper work on paper is $487.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Harper work on paper is $730.

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

Charles Harper's auction record is $4,300, 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 Harper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-harper (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.