Charles Johnson Payne (1884–1967)
What is Charles Johnson Payne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 250 auction results for Charles Johnson Payne at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $562 including buyer’s premium (middle half $376–$1,041, n=6). The auction record is $14,849 for Hunting: The Bullfinch, The Oxer, The Stone Wall, An Irish Yawner, The Stonefaced 'Narrer-back', The State and Bound, The Whissendine brook runs deep and wide (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Finest View in Europe and The Worst View in Europe | Colour reproduction | $3,506 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 2 | A Point To Point (Yellow Rolls Royce), 1911 | Printed on paper with heavy hand-colouring | $3,170 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | THE BONNIE BLUE BONNETS FRAE OWER THE BORDER | Limited edition reproduction, printed in colours and finished by hand | $1,995 | Sworders | Nov 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 47 | $655 |
| Prints | 65 | $626 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $655 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $487 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 250 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Johnson Payne is a British artist with 276 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $613. 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 Johnson Payne sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $740 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Johnson Payne on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Johnson Payne work worth?
Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Johnson Payne work is $613.
The median Charles Johnson Payne print sells for $388 across 150 lots.
The median Charles Johnson Payne work on paper sells for $1,164 across 37 lots.
The median Charles Johnson Payne photograph sells for $443 across 35 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Johnson Payne prints typically sell for $240–$870 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Johnson Payne prints typically sell for $191–$1,009 (the middle half of 59 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 | 198 | $388†‡ | $14,849 | 75.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 4 | $961† | $6,459† | 75% | 2021-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $1,164†‡ | $13,456† | 88.1% | 2025-11-26 |
| Photography | 35 | $443† | $1,186 | — | 2024-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $4,997†‡ | $14,849 | — | 2023-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Johnson Payne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (198 lots) median $388 with 75.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $961, record $6,459. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,459 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles Johnson Payne painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $4,997.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $191–$1,009†‡ | $378†‡ | $3,744 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $240–$870†‡ | $431†‡ | $14,849 |
† 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) | 34 | $725–$2,425†‡ | $1,103†‡ | $13,456† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $297–$676† | $378† | $1,186 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $374–$1,055† | $765† | $1,162 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $14,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,456† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,783† |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $6,467 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,459† |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,186 |
| Photography | 2000 | $1,162 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $961† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Johnson Payne worth?
Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Johnson Payne work is $613. The median Charles Johnson Payne print sells for $388 across 150 lots. The median Charles Johnson Payne work on paper sells for $1,164 across 37 lots. The median Charles Johnson Payne photograph sells for $443 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Johnson Payne prints typically sell for $240–$870 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Johnson Payne prints typically sell for $191–$1,009 (the middle half of 59 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 Johnson Payne print?
Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne print is $388. 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 Johnson Payne's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne print is $14,849.
What is the average price of a Charles Johnson Payne work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne work on paper is $1,164. 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 Johnson Payne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne work on paper is $13,456. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,456 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Charles Johnson Payne photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne photograph is $443. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Johnson Payne's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne photograph is $1,186.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Johnson Payne print?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Johnson Payne print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Charles Johnson Payne print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Johnson Payne print (small (under 50 cm)) is $378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Johnson Payne's auction record?
Charles Johnson Payne's auction record is $14,849, set in 1999.
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