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# Charles Eames & Ray Eames (1907–1978)

## What is Charles Eames & Ray Eames’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 611 auction results for Charles Eames & Ray Eames at 38 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $840–$2,473, n=82). The auction record is $177,333 for Fauteuil de bureau "Time Life" (2013, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 391 | $1,434 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $3,206 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,637 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 164 | $1,458 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 611 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Eames & Ray Eames is an American artist with 724 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,411. 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 $11,148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Charles Eames & Ray Eames works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work worth?

Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work is $1,411.

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 $11,148 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 | $11,148‡ | $17,838‡ | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,689 | $4,027 | 94.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $1,222 | $6,860 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $9,067†‡ | $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 | $11,148 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,860 |
| 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charles Eames & Ray Eames worth?

Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Eames & Ray Eames work is $1,411. 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 $11,148 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 $6,860.

### 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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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.