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

# Charles Maurin (1856–1914)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Charles Maurin at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,251 including buyer’s premium (middle half $436–$4,538, n=7). The auction record is $51,233 for La mer (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La mer, 1856 | Paper | $51,233 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Portrait de Georges Seurat, 1885 | Signée en bas à droite | $30,480 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | At the Ball | Pastel on paper | $19,935 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 4 | Nocturne | Watercolour and vaporisateur and pencil on paper | $15,496 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Nocturne, 1856 | Mine de plomb sur papier | $13,491 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Au cabaret, 1856 | Pastel over pencil on paper on board | $9,500 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Reclining nude, 1856 | Charcoal | $7,564 | Bonhams | May 2011 |
| 8 | Couple au repos sur le bord de la rivière | Signé 'maurin' en bas à gauche | $6,377 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Jeune femme nue, debout, a ses Jeune femme assise, 1890 | Crayon | $3,680 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 1999 |
| 10 | Magasins de Louvre, 1890-1895 | Crayon on cream wove paper | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,622 |
| Other | 16 | $1,200 |
| Prints | 39 | $687 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,462 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $687 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Maurin is a French artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $782. 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 Maurin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,926; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Maurin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Charles Maurin work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Maurin work is $782.

The median Charles Maurin print sells for $550 across 59 lots.

The median Charles Maurin work on paper sells for $4,249 across 13 lots.

The median Charles Maurin painting sells for $2,442 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Maurin prints typically sell for $282–$944 (the middle half of 51 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 | 81 | $550†‡ | $3,677† | 72.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,442† | $13,805† | 75% | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,249‡ | $51,233 | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,935† | $51,233 | — | 2020-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Maurin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (81 lots) median $550 with 72.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,442, record $13,805. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,805 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles Maurin painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $19,935.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $282–$944†‡ | $509†‡ | $3,677† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 8 | $2,269–$9,547‡ | $3,965‡ | $51,233 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $51,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $19,935 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $13,805† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $3,677† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,699 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,442 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Maurin worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Maurin work is $782. The median Charles Maurin print sells for $550 across 59 lots. The median Charles Maurin work on paper sells for $4,249 across 13 lots. The median Charles Maurin painting sells for $2,442 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Maurin prints typically sell for $282–$944 (the middle half of 51 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 Maurin print?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Maurin print is $550. 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 Maurin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Maurin print is $3,677. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,677 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Maurin work on paper is $4,249. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Maurin work on paper is $51,233.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Maurin print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Maurin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $509, 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 Maurin's auction record?

Charles Maurin's auction record is $51,233, set in 2017.

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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 Maurin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-maurin (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.