Charles Malle (1935–2023)
Charles Malle is a French artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,489. 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 Malle sold in 2025 for $13,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Malle on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Malle work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Malle work is $3,489.
The median Charles Malle painting sells for $3,574 across 49 lots.
The median Charles Malle work on paper sells for $1,533 across 3 lots.
The median Charles Malle sculpture sells for $22,279 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Malle paintings typically sell for $2,327–$7,410 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $3,574†‡ | $26,719 | 84.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,533 | $1,589 | 75% | 2017-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,279 | $22,279 | — | 2021-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,004 | $26,719 | — | 2022-03-04 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $2,327–$7,410†‡ | $3,894†‡ | $26,719 |
† 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 | 2020 | $26,719 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $22,279 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,729 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,589 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,533 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Malle worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Malle work is $3,489. The median Charles Malle painting sells for $3,574 across 49 lots. The median Charles Malle work on paper sells for $1,533 across 3 lots. The median Charles Malle sculpture sells for $22,279 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Malle paintings typically sell for $2,327–$7,410 (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 Malle painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Malle painting is $3,574. 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 Malle's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Malle painting is $26,719.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Malle painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Malle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,894, 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 Malle's auction record?
Charles Malle's auction record is $26,719, set in 2020.
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