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# Charles Joshua Chaplin (1825–1891)

## What is Charles Joshua Chaplin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Charles Joshua Chaplin at 16 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $356–$2,471, n=5). The auction record is $53,413 for Girl Holding a Cat (2018, Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl Holding a Cat | — | $53,413 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Rêverie, 1825 | Oil paint | $11,970 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 3 | The Seamstress, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $7,733 | Roseberys London | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Girl with a Cat | Oil on canvas; framed | $3,775 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | The Seamstress, 19th-century | Oil on canvas | $2,471 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Le rêve | Huile sur panneau, signée à droite | $1,593 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Lady | Oil on canvas | $1,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Composition study for the new ceiling of the Empress's 'Salon Rose', 1825 | Watercolour Ch | $596 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Le Chateau de Cartes | Oil on panel | $470 | Roseberys London | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Madelaine | Oil on canvas | $356 | Roseberys London | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,032 |
| Other | 14 | $139 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,775 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $132 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Joshua Chaplin is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $219. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Joshua Chaplin sold in 2026 for $1,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Joshua Chaplin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Joshua Chaplin work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Joshua Chaplin work is $219.

The median Charles Joshua Chaplin painting sells for $2,471 across 12 lots.

The median Charles Joshua Chaplin work on paper sells for $128 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,471† | $11,970 | 85.7% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $128† | $596 | 90.9% | 2025-12-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,016–$6,067† | $4,000† | $11,970 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $117–$132† | $124† | $596 |

† 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 | 2023 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $7,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $596 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $219 |

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 Joshua Chaplin worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Joshua Chaplin work is $219. The median Charles Joshua Chaplin painting sells for $2,471 across 12 lots. The median Charles Joshua Chaplin work on paper sells for $128 across 10 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 Joshua Chaplin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Joshua Chaplin painting is $2,471. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Joshua Chaplin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Joshua Chaplin painting is $11,970.

### What is the average price of a Charles Joshua Chaplin work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Joshua Chaplin work on paper is $128. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Joshua Chaplin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Joshua Chaplin work on paper is $596.

### What is Charles Joshua Chaplin's auction record?

Charles Joshua Chaplin's auction record is $53,413, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.