Charles Kiffer (1902–1992)
Charles Kiffer is a French artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $561. 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 Kiffer sold in 2024 for $812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Kiffer work is $561.
The median Charles Kiffer print sells for $480 across 21 lots.
The median Charles Kiffer work on paper sells for $252 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Kiffer painting sells for $139 across 3 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 | 31 | $480†‡ | $4,000 | 67.7% | 2026-03-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $139 | $764 | 75% | 2024-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $252 | $1,936 | 47.1% | 2024-04-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 1998-01-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $794 | $794 | — | 2021-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,000 | $4,000 | — | 2020-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Kiffer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $480 with 67.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $139, record $764. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $147–$453‡ | $309‡ | $650 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $375–$1,440† | $850† | $4,000 |
† 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) | 7 | $187–$422 | $219 | $1,936 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $960 |
| Photography | 2021 | $794 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $764 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $139 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Kiffer worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Kiffer work is $561. The median Charles Kiffer print sells for $480 across 21 lots. The median Charles Kiffer work on paper sells for $252 across 8 lots. The median Charles Kiffer painting sells for $139 across 3 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 Kiffer print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Kiffer print is $480. 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 Kiffer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Kiffer print is $4,000.
What is the average price of a Charles Kiffer work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Kiffer work on paper is $252.
What is Charles Kiffer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Kiffer work on paper is $1,936.
What is the average price of a large Charles Kiffer print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Charles Kiffer print (large (over 120 cm)) is $850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Kiffer's auction record?
Charles Kiffer's auction record is $4,000, set in 2005.
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