Charles Eames & Ray Eames (1907–1978)
What is Charles Eames & Ray Eames’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 606 auction results for Charles Eames & Ray Eames at 37 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,431 including buyer’s premium (middle half $919–$2,481, n=77). The auction record is $177,333 for Fauteuil de bureau "Time Life" (2013, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fauteuil de bureau "Time Life", 1960 | Piètement en fonte d'aluminium, assise, dossier et accoudoirs rembourrés et recouverts de cuir marron | $177,333 | Artcurial | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Bibliothèque ESU 400, 1950 | Cornière en métal galvanisé, panneaux en bois multiplis laqué ou frappé | $28,355 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Bibliothèque 'ESU 400-C', 1907 | Bookcase | $19,607 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Président Grand bureau plat à caissons suspendus, 1970s | Alu group cast aluminum legs, rosewood veneer drawers, Calacatta marble top | $16,934 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Bibliothèque "ESU 400" Série II, 1952 | Cornière en métal galvanisé, panneaux en fibre composite laquée, portes coulissantes en bois | $14,968 | Artcurial | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Due Lounge chair mod. 670, circa 1960 | Curved shaped and veneered plywood structure, aluminum supports and leather upholstery | $14,606 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Chaise longue "ES 106 Billy Wilder", circa 1980 | Châssis en fonte d'aluminium gainé de nylon noir, coussins en mousse de polyuréthane recouverts de cuir noir | $13,423 | Artcurial | Oct 2004 |
| 8 | Fauteuil de repos et repose-pied modèle 670 & 671, 1956 | Assise et dossier en cuir bleu pétrole, coque en bois multiplis cintré | $12,784 | Artcurial | Oct 2004 |
| 9 | ESU 400, 1950 | Cornière en métal galvanisé, panneaux en fibre composite laquée, portes coulissantes en bois multiplis frappé et fibre | $12,081 | Artcurial | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | Lounge Chair 670 et son ottoman 671, 1956 | Structure en placage de bois moulé, habillage de cuir marron rembourré de plumes | $10,549 | Artcurial | Jun 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 380 | $1,444 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $3,206 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,637 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 161 | $1,433 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 606 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Eames & Ray Eames is an American artist with 720 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,412. 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 Eames & Ray Eames sold in 2026 for $5,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 596 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work is $1,412.
The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames work on paper sells for $2,689 across 18 lots.
The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames sculpture sells for $1,222 across 12 lots.
The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames painting sells for $8,709 across 3 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 | 3 | $8,709‡ | $17,838‡ | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,689 | $4,027 | 94.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $1,222 | $5,360 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $8,888†‡ | $177,333 | — | 2026-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $890–$2,448 | $1,502 | $3,136 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $742–$1,244 | $1,089 | $4,418 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,838‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,709 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,360 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,027 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,835 |
‡ 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 Eames & Ray Eames worth?
Across 596 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work is $1,412. The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames work on paper sells for $2,689 across 18 lots. The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames sculpture sells for $1,222 across 12 lots. The median Charles Eames & Ray Eames painting sells for $8,709 across 3 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 Eames & Ray Eames work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work on paper is $2,689.
What is Charles Eames & Ray Eames's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work on paper is $4,027.
What is the average price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames sculpture is $1,222.
What is Charles Eames & Ray Eames's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Eames & Ray Eames sculpture is $5,360.
What is Charles Eames & Ray Eames's auction record?
Charles Eames & Ray Eames's auction record is $177,333, set in 2013.
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