Charles Hollis Jones (b. 1945)
What is Charles Hollis Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Charles Hollis Jones at 22 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $377–$1,056, n=7). The auction record is $19,589 for Metric Line (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metric Line, 1945 | Nickel-plated steel, acrylic | $19,589 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Metric Line side chairs, 1973 | Acrylic paint | $10,800 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Le Dome table, 1975 | Chrome steel | $10,000 | Wright | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Metric dining table and 4 chairs, 1965 | Dining table and chairs | $9,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Wisteria chairs, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $9,600 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Metric dining suite (5), 1965 | Chrome | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Edison table lamps, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $7,800 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Dining chairs (10), 2012 | Not specified | $7,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | Waterfall table/desk and chair, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $7,350 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | Edison table lamps, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $6,875 | Wright | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 88 | $1,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $2,635 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $1,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Hollis Jones is an American artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,290. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Hollis Jones is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Hollis Jones on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Hollis Jones work worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Hollis Jones work is $1,290.
The median Charles Hollis Jones painting sells for $3,125 across 36 lots.
The median Charles Hollis Jones sculpture sells for $635 across 5 lots.
The median Charles Hollis Jones print sells for $1,144 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Hollis Jones paintings typically sell for $1,280–$4,375 (the middle half of 28 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 | 2 | $1,144 | $1,170 | — | 2019-05-29 |
| Paintings | 55 | $3,125 | $10,800 | 65.5% | 2025-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $635† | $3,308 | 83.3% | 2026-01-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $9,600 | $19,589 | — | 2021-01-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Charles Hollis Jones's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,144. Paintings (55 lots) median $3,125, record $10,800. A typical Charles Hollis Jones painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $9,600.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,280–$4,375 | $2,812 | $10,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,844–$3,500 | $3,162 | $7,350 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $10,800 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $9,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $3,308 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,118 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Hollis Jones worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Hollis Jones work is $1,290. The median Charles Hollis Jones painting sells for $3,125 across 36 lots. The median Charles Hollis Jones sculpture sells for $635 across 5 lots. The median Charles Hollis Jones print sells for $1,144 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Hollis Jones paintings typically sell for $1,280–$4,375 (the middle half of 28 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 Hollis Jones painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Hollis Jones painting is $3,125.
What is Charles Hollis Jones's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Hollis Jones painting is $10,800.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Hollis Jones painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Hollis Jones painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Hollis Jones's auction record?
Charles Hollis Jones's auction record is $19,589, set in 2006.
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