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# Charles Melville Dewey (1849–1937)

Charles Melville Dewey is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,392.

A work by Charles Melville Dewey sold in 2023 for $3,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Melville Dewey work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Melville Dewey work is $1,392.

The median Charles Melville Dewey painting sells for $1,855 across 6 lots.

The median Charles Melville Dewey work on paper sells for $1,175 across 3 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 | 7 | $1,855† | $13,800 | 85.7% | 2023-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,175 | $1,175 | 50% | 2011-01-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $13,800 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,175 |

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 Melville Dewey worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Melville Dewey work is $1,392. The median Charles Melville Dewey painting sells for $1,855 across 6 lots. The median Charles Melville Dewey work on paper sells for $1,175 across 3 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 Charles Melville Dewey's auction record?

Charles Melville Dewey's auction record is $13,800, set in 1994.

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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.