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# Charles Peale Polk (1767–1822)

Charles Peale Polk is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $458,807. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Peale Polk sold in 2026 for $609,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Peale Polk work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Peale Polk work is $458,807.

The median Charles Peale Polk painting sells for $458,807 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $458,807† | $903,024 | — | 2026-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $534,203 | $903,024 | — | 2026-01-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $324,250–$619,800† | $458,807† | $903,024 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $903,024 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $630,000 |

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 Peale Polk worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Peale Polk work is $458,807. The median Charles Peale Polk painting sells for $458,807 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Peale Polk's auction record?

Charles Peale Polk's auction record is $903,024, set in 2009.

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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.