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# Charles Oppenheimer (1875–1961)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Charles Oppenheimer at 3 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,947–$4,696, n=6). The auction record is $45,587 for IN THE EVENING LIGHT (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN THE EVENING LIGHT | Signed, oil on canvas | $45,587 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | SUNSHINE AFTER SNOW, KIRKCUDBRIGHT | <p>Signed, oil on canvas</p> | $42,006 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | ON THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE | Signed, oil on canvas | $41,074 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | MONTREUIL-SUR-MER | Signed, watercolour | $10,224 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | PASSING SHOWERS, NEWTONMORE | Signed, watercolour | $6,964 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | SPEYSIDE, EVENING | Signed, watercolour | $6,647 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | HEXHAM ABBEY | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,812 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | VIEW OF GATEHOUSE OF FLEET WITH THE CLOCK TOWER | <p>Signed lower right, watercolour</p> | $4,347 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | A DESERTED HIGHLAND STREAM | Signed, watercolour | $3,165 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | BUCKLAND BRIDGE, KIRKCUDBRIGHT | <p>Signed, watercolour</p> | $2,625 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $2,528 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,528 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Oppenheimer is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,895. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Oppenheimer sold in 2026 for $4,347, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Oppenheimer work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Oppenheimer work is $2,895.

The median Charles Oppenheimer work on paper sells for $2,472 across 13 lots.

The median Charles Oppenheimer painting sells for $41,540 across 4 lots.

The median Charles Oppenheimer print sells for $531 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $531 | $531 | — | 2023-03-09 |
| Paintings | 4 | $41,540 | $45,587 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,472‡ | $10,224 | — | 2026-02-11 |

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

Charles Oppenheimer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $531. Paintings (4 lots) median $41,540, record $45,587. A typical Charles Oppenheimer painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,587–$4,922 | $2,528 | $10,224 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $45,587 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $42,006 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,224 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,964 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $531 |

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 Oppenheimer worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Oppenheimer work is $2,895. The median Charles Oppenheimer work on paper sells for $2,472 across 13 lots. The median Charles Oppenheimer painting sells for $41,540 across 4 lots. The median Charles Oppenheimer print sells for $531 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Oppenheimer work on paper is $2,472. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Oppenheimer work on paper is $10,224.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Oppenheimer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Oppenheimer's auction record is $45,587, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.