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

# Charles M. Russell (1864–1926)

## What is Charles M. Russell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 311 auction results for Charles M. Russell at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $55,963 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,200–$263,175, n=28). The auction record is $5,600,000 for Piegans (2005, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piegans, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $5,600,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 2 | The Hold Up, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $5,167,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Meat for Wild Men, 1924 | Bronze Works N.Y | $4,047,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Blackfeet Burning Crow Buffalo Range, 1905 | Watercolor on paper | $2,912,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | Trail of the Iron Horse, 1924 | Watercolor on paper | $1,929,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | The Scouting Party | Oil on canvas | $1,900,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | Roping a Wolf, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $1,770,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Joshing Moon, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $1,680,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | A Dangerous Sport, 1924 | Watercolor on paper | $1,481,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 10 | Water for Camp, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $1,481,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $672,000 |
| Sculpture | 61 | $78,650 |
| Works on paper | 133 | $72,800 |
| Other | 18 | $46,888 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 229 | $87,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 311 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles M. Russell is an American artist with 271 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $81,900. 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 M. Russell sold in 2026 for $484,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Charles M. Russell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Charles M. Russell work worth?

Across 265 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles M. Russell work is $81,900.

The median Charles M. Russell work on paper sells for $78,650 across 98 lots.

The median Charles M. Russell sculpture sells for $24,200 across 53 lots.

The median Charles M. Russell painting sells for $605,000 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles M. Russell work on papers typically sell for $36,000–$158,925 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles M. Russell sculptures typically sell for $3,500–$93,600 (the middle half of 45 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 | $10,235 | $14,520 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Paintings | 23 | $605,000‡ | $5.6M | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 98 | $78,650‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $24,200†‡ | $1M | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 117 | $272,250†‡ | $5.6M | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles M. Russell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $10,235. Paintings (23 lots) median $605,000, record $5,600,000. A typical Charles M. Russell painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 117 lots) the median is $272,250.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $193,200–$1.1M‡ | $618,000‡ | $5.6M |

‡ 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) | 96 | $36,000–$158,925 | $78,650 | $1.5M |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $3,500–$93,600† | $23,800† | $484,000 |

† 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 | 2005 | $5.6M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $865,000 |
| Photography | 2026 | $18,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $14,520 |

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 M. Russell worth?

Across 265 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles M. Russell work is $81,900. The median Charles M. Russell work on paper sells for $78,650 across 98 lots. The median Charles M. Russell sculpture sells for $24,200 across 53 lots. The median Charles M. Russell painting sells for $605,000 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles M. Russell work on papers typically sell for $36,000–$158,925 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles M. Russell sculptures typically sell for $3,500–$93,600 (the middle half of 45 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 M. Russell work on paper?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles M. Russell work on paper is $78,650. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles M. Russell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles M. Russell work on paper is $1,481,000.

### What is the average price of a Charles M. Russell sculpture?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles M. Russell sculpture is $24,200. 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 M. Russell's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles M. Russell sculpture is $1,033,000.

### What is the average price of a Charles M. Russell painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles M. Russell painting is $605,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles M. Russell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles M. Russell painting is $5,600,000.

### What is the average price of a small Charles M. Russell work on paper?

Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles M. Russell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $78,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Charles M. Russell sculpture?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles M. Russell sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles M. Russell's auction record?

Charles M. Russell's auction record is $5,600,000, set in 2005.

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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.