Charles Napier Hemy (1841–1917)
Charles Napier Hemy is a British artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,996. 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 Napier Hemy sold in 2026 for $3,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Napier Hemy work is $2,996.
The median Charles Napier Hemy painting sells for $4,696 across 20 lots.
The median Charles Napier Hemy work on paper sells for $473 across 8 lots.
The median Charles Napier Hemy print sells for $46 across 4 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 | 6 | $46‡ | $73‡ | 66.7% | 2023-11-20 |
| Paintings | 29 | $4,696†‡ | $32,012 | 69% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $473†‡ | $8,342 | 53.3% | 2026-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Napier Hemy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $46 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $4,696, record $32,012. A typical Charles Napier Hemy painting sells for around 103× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,378–$14,011†‡ | $4,569†‡ | $32,012 |
† 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) | 6 | $83–$728†‡ | $140†‡ | $8,342 |
† 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 | 2023 | $32,012 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $30,928 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $8,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,378 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $73‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $49‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Napier Hemy worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Napier Hemy work is $2,996. The median Charles Napier Hemy painting sells for $4,696 across 20 lots. The median Charles Napier Hemy work on paper sells for $473 across 8 lots. The median Charles Napier Hemy print sells for $46 across 4 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 Napier Hemy painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Napier Hemy painting is $4,696. 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 Napier Hemy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Napier Hemy painting is $32,012.
What is the average price of a Charles Napier Hemy work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Napier Hemy work on paper is $473. 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 Napier Hemy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Napier Hemy work on paper is $8,342.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Napier Hemy painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Napier Hemy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,569, 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 Napier Hemy's auction record?
Charles Napier Hemy's auction record is $32,012, set in 2023.
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