Charles Semser (1922–2011)
Charles Semser is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $95. 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 Semser sold in 2023 for $419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Semser work is $95.
The median Charles Semser work on paper sells for $40 across 3 lots.
The median Charles Semser print sells for $95 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 | 3 | $95†‡ | $122† | 66.7% | 2022-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $40‡ | $49‡ | — | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $122† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $67‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $49‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $40‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Semser worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Semser work is $95. The median Charles Semser work on paper sells for $40 across 3 lots. The median Charles Semser print sells for $95 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 Charles Semser's auction record?
Charles Semser's auction record is $5,689, set in 2016.
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