> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-semser · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

**5 Charles Semser works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Semser work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Semser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-semser (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.