Charles Pears (1873–1958)
Charles Pears is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,200. 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 Pears sold in 2026 for $13,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Pears on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Pears work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Pears work is $1,200.
The median Charles Pears print sells for $960 across 13 lots.
The median Charles Pears painting sells for $1,620 across 11 lots.
The median Charles Pears work on paper sells for $469 across 2 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 | 15 | $960† | $6,500 | 86.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,620†‡ | $13,825 | 84.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $469 | $469 | — | 2023-07-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Pears's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $960 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,620, record $13,825.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $533–$1,230† | $886† | $1,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,125 | $960 | $6,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,164–$3,457†‡ | $1,804†‡ | $13,825 |
† 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 | 2026 | $13,825 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $469 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Pears worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Pears work is $1,200. The median Charles Pears print sells for $960 across 13 lots. The median Charles Pears painting sells for $1,620 across 11 lots. The median Charles Pears work on paper sells for $469 across 2 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 Pears print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Pears print is $960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Pears's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Pears print is $6,500.
What is the average price of a Charles Pears painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Pears painting is $1,620. 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 Pears's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Pears painting is $13,825.
What is Charles Pears's auction record?
Charles Pears's auction record is $13,825, set in 2026.
See the full Charles Pears record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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