> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-newman · updated 2026-11-03

# Charles Newman (1913–1988)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Charles Newman at 1 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $88 including buyer’s premium (middle half $88–$171, n=6). The auction record is $265 for Parrots (2013, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parrots, 1986 | Watercolour & gouache | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Barney Bracken & Friends, BBQ Party | Watercolour | $202 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Barney Bracken & Friends | Watercolour | $199 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Playful Pals, 1990 | Watercolour | $160 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Cockatoos | Watercolour on paper | $155 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Birds on a Wire, 1987 | Watercolour | $139 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Feeding Parrots, 1986 | Watercolour | $91 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2015 |
| 8 | Barney Bracken, Old Wurzel, Titch Twiddle, The Admiral | Watercolour | $88 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Character Illustrations from Barney Bracken & Friends (3) | Watercolour | $88 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Tommy, Fern, Tiny, Sparky | Watercolour | $88 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $139 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $91 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Newman is an Australia artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $89. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Newman sold in 2026 for $199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Newman work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Newman work is $89.

The median Charles Newman work on paper sells for $98 across 40 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Newman work on papers typically sell for $77–$151 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 50 | $98† | $380† | 80% | 2026-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $77–$151† | $90† | $268† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $77–$201† | $139† | $380† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $380† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $268† |

† 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 Newman worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Newman work is $89. The median Charles Newman work on paper sells for $98 across 40 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Newman work on papers typically sell for $77–$151 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Newman work on paper is $98. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Newman work on paper is $380. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $380 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Newman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $90, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Newman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Newman's auction record?

Charles Newman's auction record is $247, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $247 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Newman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-newman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.