Charles Hoffbauer (1875–1957)
Charles Hoffbauer is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $550. 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 Hoffbauer sold in 2023 for $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Hoffbauer work is $550.
The median Charles Hoffbauer painting sells for $890 across 18 lots.
The median Charles Hoffbauer work on paper sells for $237 across 11 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 29 | $890†‡ | $143,000 | 62.1% | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $237‡ | $875 | 78.6% | 2023-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $470–$950‡ | $800‡ | $1,645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,126–$2,812†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $143,000 |
† 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) | 11 | $218–$355‡ | $237‡ | $875 |
‡ 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 | 1988 | $143,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $875 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Hoffbauer worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Hoffbauer work is $550. The median Charles Hoffbauer painting sells for $890 across 18 lots. The median Charles Hoffbauer work on paper sells for $237 across 11 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 Hoffbauer painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Hoffbauer painting is $890. 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 Hoffbauer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Hoffbauer painting is $143,000.
What is the average price of a Charles Hoffbauer work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Hoffbauer work on paper is $237. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Hoffbauer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Hoffbauer work on paper is $875.
What is the average price of a small Charles Hoffbauer painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Hoffbauer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Charles Hoffbauer work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Hoffbauer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Hoffbauer's auction record?
Charles Hoffbauer's auction record is $143,000, set in 1988.
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