> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-lamb · updated 2026-11-02

# Charles Lamb (b. 1893)

Charles Lamb is an Irish artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,219. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Lamb sold in 2026 for $8,675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Lamb work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lamb work is $5,219.

The median Charles Lamb painting sells for $6,391 across 8 lots.

The median Charles Lamb work on paper sells for $2,500 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $6,391 | $15,049 | 27.6% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | — | 2015-06-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,219–$7,871 | $6,479 | $15,049 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $15,049 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,500 |

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 Lamb worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lamb work is $5,219. The median Charles Lamb painting sells for $6,391 across 8 lots. The median Charles Lamb work on paper sells for $2,500 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Lamb painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Lamb painting is $6,391.

### What is Charles Lamb's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Lamb painting is $15,049.

### What is Charles Lamb's auction record?

Charles Lamb's auction record is $15,049, set in 2003.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Lamb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-lamb (updated 2026-11-02).

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.