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# Charles Sebree (1914–1985)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Charles Sebree at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,467–$4,636, n=7). The auction record is $9,375 for Untitled (Portrait) (2020, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Portrait), 1955 | Gouache and ink on thick wove paper | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | The Drunk Harlequin, 1985 | Gouache and tempera on wove paper | $9,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Clown Drinker, 1956 | Gouache and tempera on illustration board | $7,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | Untitled (Harlequin Portrait) | Oil on board | $7,366 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Boy with a Pearl), 1985 | Gouache and ink on thin wove paper | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Christ with a Crown of Thorns, 1940 | Oil on masonite | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Seated Reading Figure, 1985 | Tempera | $5,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled (Three Standing Figures), circa 1940s | Mixed media on cardstock | $4,826 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Two Figures), 1945 | Oil on gessoed masonite board | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie, 1950 | Mixed media | $4,445 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $4,426 |
| Paintings | 12 | $4,125 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $2,853 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Sebree is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Sebree sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Sebree work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sebree work is $3,875.

The median Charles Sebree painting sells for $3,875 across 16 lots.

The median Charles Sebree work on paper sells for $3,500 across 12 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 | 17 | $3,875† | $7,366 | 94.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,500† | $9,375 | — | 2025-12-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,905–$4,406† | $4,250† | $7,366 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,450–$5,350† | $3,000† | $9,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $9,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,366 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,200 |

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 Sebree worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sebree work is $3,875. The median Charles Sebree painting sells for $3,875 across 16 lots. The median Charles Sebree work on paper sells for $3,500 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Sebree painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sebree painting is $3,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Sebree's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sebree painting is $7,366.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sebree work on paper is $3,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Sebree's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sebree work on paper is $9,375.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Sebree painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sebree painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Sebree work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sebree work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Sebree's auction record?

Charles Sebree's auction record is $9,375, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Sebree auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-sebree (updated 2026-11-03).

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.