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# Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Charles Marion Russell at 28 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $191,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $54,400–$889,000, n=11). The auction record is $5,809,000 for Dust (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dust, 1925 | Oil paint | $5,809,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Smoking Them Out, 1906 | Oil paint | $1,651,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Meat for the Tribe, 1891 | Oil paint | $1,472,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 4 | Buffalo Hunt, 1928 | Bronze | $1,079,500 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Roping a Wolf | — | $1,077,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Scattering the Riders, 1900 | Gouache | $698,500 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Rainy Morning, 1864 | Gouache | $644,000 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 8 | Roping a Wolf, 1918 | Pencil | $625,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | The Attack, 1864 | Oil paint | $611,000 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 10 | Where the Best of Riders Quit | — | $469,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $273,450 |
| Other | 12 | $85,725 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $61,113 |
| Sculpture | 32 | $2,188 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $380,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $31,628 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Marion Russell is an American artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $47,075. 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 Marion Russell sold in 2026 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Charles Marion Russell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Marion Russell work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Marion Russell work is $47,075.

The median Charles Marion Russell sculpture sells for $1,888 across 45 lots.

The median Charles Marion Russell work on paper sells for $74,675 across 28 lots.

The median Charles Marion Russell painting sells for $156,500 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marion Russell sculptures typically sell for $802–$18,112 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marion Russell work on papers typically sell for $41,178–$84,062 (the middle half of 22 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 | 1 | $350‡ | $350‡ | — | 2024-01-29 |
| Paintings | 18 | $156,500 | $5.8M | 94.4% | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $74,675‡ | $698,500 | 96.6% | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $1,888†‡ | $1.1M | 88.2% | 2026-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $302,400 | $5.8M | — | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Marion Russell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $350. Paintings (18 lots) median $156,500, record $5,809,000. A typical Charles Marion Russell painting sells for around 447× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $302,400.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $29,290–$229,450 | $64,625 | $332,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $93,150–$1.3M | $305,750 | $5.8M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $41,178–$84,062‡ | $60,050‡ | $285,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $278,375–$639,250 | $502,500 | $698,500 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $802–$18,112†‡ | $2,200†‡ | $1.1M |

† 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 | 2026 | $5.8M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $698,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $644,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $304,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $350‡ |

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

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 Marion Russell worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Marion Russell work is $47,075. The median Charles Marion Russell sculpture sells for $1,888 across 45 lots. The median Charles Marion Russell work on paper sells for $74,675 across 28 lots. The median Charles Marion Russell painting sells for $156,500 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marion Russell sculptures typically sell for $802–$18,112 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marion Russell work on papers typically sell for $41,178–$84,062 (the middle half of 22 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 Marion Russell sculpture?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Marion Russell sculpture is $1,888. 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 Marion Russell's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Marion Russell sculpture is $1,079,500.

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Marion Russell work on paper is $74,675. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Marion Russell work on paper is $698,500.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Marion Russell painting is $156,500.

### What is Charles Marion Russell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Marion Russell painting is $5,809,000.

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

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Marion Russell sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,200, 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 Marion Russell work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Marion Russell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $60,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Marion Russell's auction record?

Charles Marion Russell's auction record is $5,809,000, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.