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# Charles Kvapil (1884–1957)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Charles Kvapil at 30 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,227 including buyer’s premium (middle half $844–$2,277, n=15). The auction record is $9,971 for Jeunes femmes nues au bord de l'eau (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeunes femmes nues au bord de l'eau, 1936 | Oil/canvas | $9,971 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1990 |
| 2 | Le vase de giroflees | Oil/canvas | $9,756 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |
| 3 | Fleurs, 1935 | Oil/canvas | $7,192 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| 4 | Neauphle-le-Château, 1920 | Huile sur toile | $6,445 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Nu assis | Oil/panel | $6,032 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| 6 | BAIGNEUSES | Oil on cardboard | $5,784 | Tajan | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Femmes allongées | Huile sur toile | $5,737 | Tajan | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | BOUQUET DE FLEURS | Oil on canvas | $5,348 | Tajan | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Nature morte avec fleurs, 1884 | Oil paint | $5,201 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 10 | BOUQUET DE FLEURS | — | $4,649 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $1,826 |
| Other | 7 | $1,062 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $2,294 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $935 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Kvapil is a Belgian artist with 178 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,300. 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 Kvapil sold in 2026 for $1,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Kvapil work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Kvapil work is $1,300.

The median Charles Kvapil painting sells for $1,334 across 86 lots.

The median Charles Kvapil work on paper sells for $566 across 6 lots.

The median Charles Kvapil print sells for $134 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Kvapil paintings typically sell for $679–$3,488 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Kvapil paintings typically sell for $677–$2,048 (the middle half of 27 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 | 2 | $134† | $196 | — | 2016-01-17 |
| Paintings | 115 | $1,334†‡ | $9,971 | 74.8% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $566†‡ | $1,227 | 46.2% | 2026-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,156† | $9,971 | — | 2024-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charles Kvapil's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $134. Paintings (115 lots) median $1,334, record $9,971. A typical Charles Kvapil painting sells for around 10.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $8,156.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $677–$2,048†‡ | $1,321†‡ | $6,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $679–$3,488†‡ | $1,532†‡ | $9,971 |

† 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) | 5 | $259–$772†‡ | $360†‡ | $856† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1990 | $9,971 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $9,756 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,227 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $856† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $72† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kvapil worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Kvapil work is $1,300. The median Charles Kvapil painting sells for $1,334 across 86 lots. The median Charles Kvapil work on paper sells for $566 across 6 lots. The median Charles Kvapil print sells for $134 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Kvapil paintings typically sell for $679–$3,488 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Kvapil paintings typically sell for $677–$2,048 (the middle half of 27 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 Kvapil painting?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Kvapil painting is $1,334. 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 Kvapil's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Kvapil painting is $9,971.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Kvapil work on paper is $566. 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 Kvapil's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Kvapil work on paper is $1,227.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Kvapil painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Kvapil painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,532, 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 Kvapil painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Kvapil painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,321, 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 Kvapil's auction record?

Charles Kvapil's auction record is $9,971, set in 1990.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.