Charles Lapostolet (1824–1890)
Charles Lapostolet is a French artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,283. 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 Lapostolet sold in 2023 for $5,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Lapostolet on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Lapostolet work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lapostolet work is $3,283.
The median Charles Lapostolet painting sells for $3,432 across 11 lots.
The median Charles Lapostolet work on paper sells for $77 across 1 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 | 16 | $3,432†‡ | $9,096 | 68.8% | 2023-02-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $77† | $77† | 50% | 2020-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,450–$6,847†‡ | $3,128†‡ | $9,096 |
† 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 | 2011 | $9,096 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,084‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $77† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Lapostolet worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lapostolet work is $3,283. The median Charles Lapostolet painting sells for $3,432 across 11 lots. The median Charles Lapostolet work on paper sells for $77 across 1 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 Lapostolet painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Lapostolet painting is $3,432. 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 Lapostolet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Lapostolet painting is $9,096.
What is Charles Lapostolet's auction record?
Charles Lapostolet's auction record is $9,096, set in 2011.
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