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# Charles Herbert Woodbury (1864–1940)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Charles Herbert Woodbury at 16 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,874–$10,358, n=6). The auction record is $41,125 for Sketch for Green Wave (2006, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch for Green Wave, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $41,125 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |
| 2 | Beach Crowd | Oil on canvasboard | $31,725 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2005 |
| 3 | The Red Bathing Suit, 1864 | Oil paint | $20,160 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Violent Sea | Oil on canvas | $12,925 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | Violent Sea | Oil on canvas | $12,925 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2003 |
| 6 | OGUNQUIT BAY | Oil on canvas | $11,500 | Grogan & Company | Dec 2004 |
| 7 | The Dories | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 8 | The Three Hills-Fire | Oil on canvas | $10,665 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 9 | The Three Hills-Fire | Oil on canvas | $10,665 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 10 | Winter Coast Line, circa 1906 | O/C | $9,900 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $3,087 |
| Other | 6 | $1,928 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,150 |
| Prints | 20 | $340 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $3,437 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $1,210 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Herbert Woodbury is an American artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Herbert Woodbury sold in 2025 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Herbert Woodbury work worth?

Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury work is $1,880.

The median Charles Herbert Woodbury painting sells for $2,875 across 111 lots.

The median Charles Herbert Woodbury print sells for $313 across 34 lots.

The median Charles Herbert Woodbury work on paper sells for $1,036 across 20 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Herbert Woodbury paintings typically sell for $1,300–$3,500 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Herbert Woodbury paintings typically sell for $2,225–$7,151 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $313‡ | $881 | 79.1% | 2025-06-24 |
| Paintings | 118 | $2,875†‡ | $41,125 | 94.1% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $1,036‡ | $5,875 | 90.9% | 2025-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $12,925 | $41,125 | — | 2025-05-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charles Herbert Woodbury's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $313 with 79.1% sell-through. Paintings (118 lots) median $2,875, record $41,125. A typical Charles Herbert Woodbury painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $12,925.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $148–$444‡ | $286‡ | $881 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $1,300–$3,500†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $31,725 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $2,225–$7,151‡ | $4,278‡ | $12,925 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $460–$923‡ | $546‡ | $5,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,200–$2,350‡ | $1,968‡ | $4,994 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $41,125 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $31,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $5,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,994 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $881 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $881 |

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 Herbert Woodbury worth?

Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury work is $1,880. The median Charles Herbert Woodbury painting sells for $2,875 across 111 lots. The median Charles Herbert Woodbury print sells for $313 across 34 lots. The median Charles Herbert Woodbury work on paper sells for $1,036 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Herbert Woodbury paintings typically sell for $1,300–$3,500 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Herbert Woodbury paintings typically sell for $2,225–$7,151 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 Herbert Woodbury painting?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury painting is $2,875. 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 Charles Herbert Woodbury's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Herbert Woodbury painting is $41,125.

### What is the average price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury print is $313. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Herbert Woodbury's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Herbert Woodbury print is $881.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Herbert Woodbury work on paper is $1,036. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Herbert Woodbury work on paper is $5,875.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Herbert Woodbury painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Herbert Woodbury painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Charles Herbert Woodbury painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Herbert Woodbury painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Herbert Woodbury's auction record?

Charles Herbert Woodbury's auction record is $41,125, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.