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# Charles Raymond Blackman (1928–2018)

## What is Charles Raymond Blackman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,081 auction results for Charles Raymond Blackman at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $491 including buyer’s premium (middle half $218–$974, n=257). The auction record is $797,107 for WHICH WAY, WHICH WAY? (2024, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WHICH WAY, WHICH WAY?, 1956 | Tempera and oil on composition board | $797,107 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | CHARLES BLACKMAN, HEAD OF ALICE WITH CUP AND SAUCER, 1956, 1950 | Tempera and oil on card | $183,407 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 3 | Schoolgirl Waving, 1953 | Oil and tempera on composition board | $126,516 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Barbara, 1960 | Oil on cardboard | $93,745 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Sailor Boy, 1954 | Oil and enamel on cardboard | $87,682 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | NUDE AND MIRROR, 1983 | Oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $78,483 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | FLOWERS IN THE RED VASE, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $71,053 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Self Portrait with Cat on Rooftops, 1952 | Enamel on cardboard | $51,543 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 9 | Hide and Seek, 1985 | Oil and pastel on paper | $39,648 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | Three Faces, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $35,377 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $12,289 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $890 |
| Works on paper | 94 | $883 |
| Other | 123 | $353 |
| Prints | 203 | $304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $10,518 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 227 | $775 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 217 | $247 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,081 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Raymond Blackman is an Australia artist with 2,061 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $652. 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 Raymond Blackman sold in 2026 for $1,243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Raymond Blackman work worth?

Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Raymond Blackman work is $652.

The median Charles Raymond Blackman print sells for $359 across 612 lots.

The median Charles Raymond Blackman work on paper sells for $1,122 across 262 lots.

The median Charles Raymond Blackman painting sells for $14,474 across 125 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Raymond Blackman prints typically sell for $342–$1,069 (the middle half of 315 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Raymond Blackman prints typically sell for $141–$359 (the middle half of 285 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 | 1,137 | $359†‡ | $137,633‡ | 53.8% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 239 | $14,474†‡ | $951,810‡ | 52.3% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 531 | $1,122†‡ | $40,766‡ | 49.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $882† | $2,650† | 77.8% | 2025-09-02 |
| Photography | 10 | $446 | $487 | 30% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $43,023†‡ | $951,810‡ | — | 2025-05-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Raymond Blackman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,137 lots) median $359 with 53.8% sell-through. Paintings (239 lots) median $14,474, record $951,810. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Charles Raymond Blackman painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $43,023.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 285 | $141–$359† | $213† | $2,599† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 315 | $342–$1,069†‡ | $584†‡ | $137,633‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,916–$10,381†‡ | $4,379†‡ | $87,682 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $6,624–$22,677†‡ | $13,192†‡ | $126,516 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $21,671–$107,048†‡ | $50,032†‡ | $951,810‡ |

† 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) | 168 | $610–$1,330†‡ | $801†‡ | $6,632 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $1,388–$4,707†‡ | $2,288†‡ | $40,766‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,534–$7,507† | $2,461† | $12,187† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $645–$1,185† | $882† | $2,650† |

† 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 | 2019 | $951,810‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $797,107 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $137,633‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $40,766‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $21,304 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $16,679‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $2,650† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,473 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Raymond Blackman worth?

Across 1,024 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Raymond Blackman work is $652. The median Charles Raymond Blackman print sells for $359 across 612 lots. The median Charles Raymond Blackman work on paper sells for $1,122 across 262 lots. The median Charles Raymond Blackman painting sells for $14,474 across 125 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Raymond Blackman prints typically sell for $342–$1,069 (the middle half of 315 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Raymond Blackman prints typically sell for $141–$359 (the middle half of 285 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 Raymond Blackman print?

Based on 612 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Raymond Blackman print is $359. 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 Raymond Blackman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Raymond Blackman print is $137,633. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Charles Raymond Blackman work on paper?

Based on 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Raymond Blackman work on paper is $1,122. 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 Raymond Blackman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Raymond Blackman work on paper is $40,766. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Charles Raymond Blackman painting?

Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Raymond Blackman painting is $14,474. 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 Raymond Blackman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Raymond Blackman painting is $951,810. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Raymond Blackman print?

Based on 315 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Raymond Blackman print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $584, 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 Raymond Blackman print?

Based on 285 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Raymond Blackman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Raymond Blackman's auction record?

Charles Raymond Blackman's auction record is $951,810, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.