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# Charles J. McAuley (1910–1999)

Charles J. McAuley is an artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,820. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles J. McAuley sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,849 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles J. McAuley work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles J. McAuley work is $1,820.

The median Charles J. McAuley painting sells for $1,820 across 51 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles J. McAuley paintings typically sell for $1,426–$2,211 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $1,820† | $7,196† | 58.6% | 2025-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,162† | $7,196† | — | 2022-04-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,344–$1,859† | $1,749† | $7,196† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,426–$2,211† | $1,960† | $3,162† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,196† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,162† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 J. McAuley worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles J. McAuley work is $1,820. The median Charles J. McAuley painting sells for $1,820 across 51 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles J. McAuley paintings typically sell for $1,426–$2,211 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles J. McAuley painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles J. McAuley painting is $1,820. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles J. McAuley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles J. McAuley painting is $7,196. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,196 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Charles J. McAuley painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles J. McAuley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Charles J. McAuley painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles J. McAuley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles J. McAuley's auction record?

Charles J. McAuley's auction record is $7,196, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,196 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 J. McAuley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-j-mcauley-2 (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.