Charles Jones (1836–1892)
What is Charles Jones’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Charles Jones at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,178 including buyer’s premium (middle half $867–$3,312, n=6). The auction record is $27,940 for Selected Studies of Vegetables (2024, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selected Studies of Vegetables | Six gold toned printing-out-paper prints | $27,940 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Winter evening in the West Highlands, 1836 | Oil paint | $21,019 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Sheep resting on a tree-lined path, 1836 | Oil paint | $19,583 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Selected Images of Flowers, 1900 | Photographs | $17,780 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 5 | Selected Images of Flowers, 1900 | Photographs | $17,780 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 6 | Selected Studies of Fruits and Vegetables | Four gold toned printing-out-paper prints | $17,780 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Selected Studies of Vegetables | Four gold toned printing-out-paper prints | $16,510 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Selected Studies of Vegetables, circa 1900 | Four gold toned gelatin silver prints | $16,510 | Phillips | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | a doubtful neighbour | — | $15,847 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | Three Studies of Vegetables, c. 1900 | — | $15,522 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $7,847 |
| Photographs | 42 | $4,556 |
| Paintings | 16 | $3,810 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $4,374 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,574 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Jones is a British (modern) artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,881. 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 Jones is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,561; 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 Jones on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Jones work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Jones work is $4,881.
The median Charles Jones photograph sells for $4,560 across 55 lots.
The median Charles Jones painting sells for $2,563 across 31 lots.
The median Charles Jones print sells for $16,510 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Jones photographs typically sell for $2,994–$6,330 (the middle half of 50 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 | 5 | $16,510 | $27,940 | — | 2024-04-05 |
| Paintings | 39 | $2,563†‡ | $21,019 | 79.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,837 | $3,837 | — | 2010-03-17 |
| Photography | 68 | $4,560†‡ | $17,780 | 80.9% | 2025-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $18,681 | $27,940 | — | 2024-04-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Jones's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $16,510. Paintings (39 lots) median $2,563, record $21,019. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $18,681.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,000–$17,780 | $16,510 | $27,940 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,079–$2,563†‡ | $1,632†‡ | $5,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,169–$9,197‡ | $6,908‡ | $21,019 |
† 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) | 50 | $2,994–$6,330†‡ | $4,490†‡ | $17,780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $21,019 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $19,583 |
| Photography | 2019 | $17,780 |
| Photography | 2019 | $17,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $17,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,837 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Jones worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Jones work is $4,881. The median Charles Jones photograph sells for $4,560 across 55 lots. The median Charles Jones painting sells for $2,563 across 31 lots. The median Charles Jones print sells for $16,510 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Jones photographs typically sell for $2,994–$6,330 (the middle half of 50 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 Jones photograph?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Jones photograph is $4,560. 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 Jones's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Jones photograph is $17,780.
What is the average price of a Charles Jones painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Jones painting is $2,563. 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 Jones's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Jones painting is $21,019.
What is the average price of a small Charles Jones photograph?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Jones photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,490, 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 medium Charles Jones painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Jones painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Jones's auction record?
Charles Jones's auction record is $27,940, set in 2024.
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