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# Charles Paul Gruppe (1860–1940)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Charles Paul Gruppe at 23 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,124–$4,691, n=6). The auction record is $29,000 for Ships on the Coast off Holland (2025, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ships on the Coast off Holland | Oil on canvas | $29,000 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Low Tide Dutch Coast | Oil on canvas | $15,950 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Charles Paul Gruppe (Canadian/American, 1860-1940) | Oil on panel | $15,275 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 4 | Jantze and Her Brother | Oil on panel | $15,275 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 5 | Incoming Tide at Bass Rock Near Gloucester | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2001 |
| 6 | OCTOBER AFTERNOON | Oil on canvas | $8,250 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1988 |
| 7 | Portuguese Wharf | Oil on canvas | $7,638 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2005 |
| 8 | Portuguese Wharf | Oil on canvas | $7,638 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2005 |
| 9 | Schooners Mooredin Gloucester Harbor | Oil on board | $7,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2000 |
| 10 | A view of a ditch in a polder landscape | Oil on canvas | $6,444 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $2,185 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $866 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $2,085 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,668 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Paul Gruppe is an American artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,766. 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 Paul Gruppe sold in 2026 for $5,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Paul Gruppe work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Charles Paul Gruppe work worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Paul Gruppe work is $1,766.

The median Charles Paul Gruppe painting sells for $2,164 across 101 lots.

The median Charles Paul Gruppe work on paper sells for $720 across 24 lots.

The median Charles Paul Gruppe print sells for $4,018 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Paul Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,265–$3,575 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Paul Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,009–$4,197 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 | 3 | $4,018 | $4,700 | 66.7% | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 107 | $2,164†‡ | $29,000 | 94.4% | 2026-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $720†‡ | $3,232 | 92.3% | 2018-01-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $12,238 | $29,000 | — | 2025-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Paul Gruppe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,018 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (107 lots) median $2,164, record $29,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $12,238.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,009–$4,197‡ | $1,802‡ | $15,275 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,265–$3,575†‡ | $2,142†‡ | $15,950 |

† 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) | 16 | $384–$1,092†‡ | $700†‡ | $2,686 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $645–$2,055‡ | $1,100‡ | $3,232 |

† 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 | 2025 | $29,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $15,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $4,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $3,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $2,686 |

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 Paul Gruppe worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Paul Gruppe work is $1,766. The median Charles Paul Gruppe painting sells for $2,164 across 101 lots. The median Charles Paul Gruppe work on paper sells for $720 across 24 lots. The median Charles Paul Gruppe print sells for $4,018 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Paul Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,265–$3,575 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Paul Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,009–$4,197 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 Paul Gruppe painting?

Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Paul Gruppe painting is $2,164. 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 Paul Gruppe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Paul Gruppe painting is $29,000.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Paul Gruppe work on paper is $720. 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 Paul Gruppe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Paul Gruppe work on paper is $3,232.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Paul Gruppe painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Paul Gruppe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,142, 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 the average price of a small Charles Paul Gruppe painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Paul Gruppe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Paul Gruppe's auction record?

Charles Paul Gruppe's auction record is $15,950, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.