Charles Sheeler (1883–1965)
Charles Sheeler is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $8,312.
A work by Charles Sheeler sold in 2020 for $32,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Sheeler on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Sheeler work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sheeler work is $8,312.
The median Charles Sheeler photograph sells for $7,738 across 20 lots.
The median Charles Sheeler print sells for $6,120 across 4 lots.
The median Charles Sheeler work on paper sells for $32,760 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $6,120 | $7,420 | 66.7% | 2010-10-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $708,470 | $2.1M | 75% | 2007-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $32,760 | $75,736 | 60% | 2020-09-30 |
| Photography | 23 | $7,738 | $57,229 | 87% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $708,470 | $2.1M | — | 2007-05-24 |
Charles Sheeler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $6,120 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $708,470, record $2,082,679. A typical Charles Sheeler painting sells for around 116× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $708,470.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $5,401–$10,841 | $9,000 | $57,229 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 1999 | $708,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $75,736 |
| Photography | 2016 | $57,229 |
| Photography | 2012 | $34,232 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $7,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Sheeler worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sheeler work is $8,312. The median Charles Sheeler photograph sells for $7,738 across 20 lots. The median Charles Sheeler print sells for $6,120 across 4 lots. The median Charles Sheeler work on paper sells for $32,760 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Charles Sheeler photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sheeler photograph is $7,738.
What is Charles Sheeler's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sheeler photograph is $57,229.
What is the average price of a small Charles Sheeler photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sheeler photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Sheeler's auction record?
Charles Sheeler's auction record is $2,082,679, set in 2007.
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