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# Charles James (1906–1978)

Charles James is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,032.

A work by Charles James sold in 2018 for $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles James work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles James work is $4,032.

The median Charles James work on paper sells for $4,662 across 2 lots.

The median Charles James print sells for $3,528 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $3,528 | $3,528 | 33.3% | 2009-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,662 | $5,292 | 40% | 2009-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,528 |

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 James worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles James work is $4,032. The median Charles James work on paper sells for $4,662 across 2 lots. The median Charles James print sells for $3,528 across 1 lots.

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

Charles James's auction record is $10,000, set in 2018.

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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 James auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-james (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.