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

# Charles Pachter (b. 1942)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Charles Pachter at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $862 including buyer’s premium (middle half $547–$1,914, n=18). The auction record is $32,378 for The Painted Flag (2025, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Painted Flag, 2006 | Acrylic on canvas | $32,378 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | RED BARN REFLECTED, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas signed and dated /03 24 ins x 30 ins | $18,583 | Waddingtons | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | MOOSAMOUR | Baked enamel on aluminum | $12,776 | Waddingtons | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | STATE OF TARTS I, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas signed and dated ‘85 30 ins x 43 ins | $7,563 | Waddingtons | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Barn, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,380 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Moosamour | Painted aluminium | $1,641 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | MOOSEAMOUR, 2017 | Baked enamel on aluminum | $1,230 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Flag, 1981 | Giclee | $2,188 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Mazinaw Rock, 2020 | Giclée on paper | $2,005 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Red Barn Reflected, 1999 | Colour serigraph | $2,005 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jan 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 15 | $548 |
| Other | 5 | $418 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $959 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $774 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Pachter is a Canadian artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $828. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Pachter sold in 2026 for $1,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Pachter work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Pachter work is $828.

The median Charles Pachter print sells for $548 across 35 lots.

The median Charles Pachter painting sells for $10,379 across 8 lots.

The median Charles Pachter sculpture sells for $1,164 across 2 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 | 35 | $548 | $2,188 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,379‡ | $32,378 | — | 2026-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | — | 2022-09-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,164 | $1,641 | — | 2026-01-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-10-25 |

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

Charles Pachter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $548. Paintings (8 lots) median $10,379, record $32,378. A typical Charles Pachter painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $298–$1,032 | $661 | $2,188 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $32,378 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $18,583 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,188 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,005 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,641 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $688 |

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 Pachter worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Pachter work is $828. The median Charles Pachter print sells for $548 across 35 lots. The median Charles Pachter painting sells for $10,379 across 8 lots. The median Charles Pachter sculpture sells for $1,164 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles Pachter print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Pachter print is $548.

### What is Charles Pachter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Pachter print is $2,188.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Pachter print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Pachter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Pachter's auction record is $32,378, set in 2025.

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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.