Charles P. Appel (1857–1928)
Charles P. Appel is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,250. 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 P. Appel sold in 2025 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles P. Appel on OpeningBid →What is a Charles P. Appel work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles P. Appel work is $1,250.
The median Charles P. Appel painting sells for $1,275 across 18 lots.
The median Charles P. Appel work on paper sells for $300 across 1 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 | 19 | $1,275†‡ | $5,040 | 94.7% | 2026-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $300‡ | $300‡ | — | 1993-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $805–$1,610 | $950 | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $863–$2,700†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $5,040 |
† 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 | 2005 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $4,250 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $300‡ |
‡ 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 P. Appel worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles P. Appel work is $1,250. The median Charles P. Appel painting sells for $1,275 across 18 lots. The median Charles P. Appel work on paper sells for $300 across 1 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 P. Appel painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles P. Appel painting is $1,275. 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 P. Appel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles P. Appel painting is $5,040.
What is the average price of a medium Charles P. Appel painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles P. Appel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,300, 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 P. Appel's auction record?
Charles P. Appel's auction record is $5,040, set in 2005.
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