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# Charles Higgins (1893–1980)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Charles Higgins at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$1,095, n=14). The auction record is $1,779 for I Dreamt I Was A Mermaid Who Sailed the Sea, Ah, Who Would be the Merman to Sail Along with Me (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Dreamt I Was A Mermaid Who Sailed the Sea, Ah, Who Would be the Merman to Sail Along with Me, 20th century | Oil and ink on paper laid down on card and backing paper | $1,779 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | A Blot on the Bay, 20th century | Oil and ink on paper laid down on card | $1,244 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | The Nest-Egg, 20th century | Oil and ink on printed paper laid down on card | $1,229 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | I've Made a Man, 1969; Man, the Seeker, 1964; J'y suis, 1965, 20th century | Oil and ink on paper laid down on card | $1,156 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Against the Odds, 1965 | Ink and decalcomania on card | $922 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Confrontation, 1963 | Oil on paper laid down on card | $912 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Industrial landscape, 20th century | Gouache and ink on paper | $767 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Vous L'Inconnu, 20th century | Oil and ink on printed paper laid down on card | $738 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | French Railway Carriage, 1930 | Oil on paper | $729 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Painter and Fairy, 1963 | Oil and fluorescent paint on card | $710 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $602 |
| Paintings | 12 | $486 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $583 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Higgins is a Scottish artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $536.

A work by Charles Higgins sold in 2026 for $569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Charles Higgins works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Higgins work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Higgins work is $536.

The median Charles Higgins work on paper sells for $596 across 19 lots.

The median Charles Higgins painting sells for $497 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $497 | $912 | 81.3% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $596 | $1,779 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $367–$710 | $571 | $912 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $386–$845 | $596 | $1,779 |

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 | $1,779 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,244 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $912 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $729 |

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 Higgins worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Higgins work is $536. The median Charles Higgins work on paper sells for $596 across 19 lots. The median Charles Higgins painting sells for $497 across 13 lots.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Higgins work on paper is $596.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Higgins work on paper is $1,779.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Higgins painting is $497.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Higgins painting is $912.

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Higgins work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Higgins's auction record is $1,779, 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.

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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.