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# Charles II (1630–1685)

Charles II is an English artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $989. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles II is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,011; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles II work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles II work is $989.

The median Charles II photograph sells for $1,078 across 10 lots.

The median Charles II work on paper sells for $574 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $574‡ | $1,011‡ | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Photography | 11 | $1,078‡ | $1,623 | 90.9% | 2025-05-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $1,623 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,011‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $136 |

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

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 II worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles II work is $989. The median Charles II photograph sells for $1,078 across 10 lots. The median Charles II work on paper sells for $574 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles II photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles II photograph is $1,078. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles II's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles II photograph is $1,623.

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

Charles II's auction record is $10,988, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles II auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-ii (updated 2026-11-01).

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.