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# Charles Sheeler (1883–1965)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Charles Sheeler at 14 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,144–$28,380, n=17). The auction record is $2,232,500 for White Sentinels (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Sentinels, 1942 | Tempera | $2,232,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Windows, 1951 | Oil and pencil on canvas | $2,048,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 3 | Cat-walk, 1947 | Oil paint | $1,332,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | View of Central Park, 1932 | Drawing | $1,332,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Still Life, 1938 | Oil paint | $588,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Interior, 1919 | Oil paint | $567,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Tulips, 1925 | Oil paint | $422,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Bucks County Barn, 1883 | Cartes-de-visite | $386,500 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 9 | Home, Sweet Home, 1931 | Mixed media | $327,600 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Farm Buildings, Connecticut, 1941 | Tempera | $315,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $135,300 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $21,350 |
| Photographs | 19 | $13,000 |
| Other | 23 | $8,000 |
| Prints | 33 | $7,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $422,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $12,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Sheeler is an American artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $16,380. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Sheeler sold in 2026 for $58,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Sheeler work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Sheeler work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sheeler work is $16,380.

The median Charles Sheeler photograph sells for $9,790 across 28 lots.

The median Charles Sheeler print sells for $7,500 across 33 lots.

The median Charles Sheeler painting sells for $150,000 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Sheeler prints typically sell for $4,780–$19,720 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Sheeler photographs typically sell for $6,608–$18,542 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $7,500† | $163,800 | 91.7% | 2026-04-22 |
| Paintings | 22 | $150,000 | $2.2M | 95.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $41,825 | $1.3M | 92.3% | 2026-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $439 | $1,375 | — | 2024-04-17 |
| Photography | 39 | $9,790 | $386,500 | 71.8% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $315,000 | $2.2M | — | 2026-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Charles Sheeler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $7,500 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $150,000, record $2,232,500. A typical Charles Sheeler painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $315,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,780–$19,720 | $8,750 | $163,800 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,828–$190,250 | $43,215 | $588,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $217,000–$1.3M | $422,500 | $2.2M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $18,125–$106,500 | $41,825 | $1.3M |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $299–$880 | $439 | $1,375 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $6,608–$18,542 | $10,080 | $386,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Photography | 2010 | $386,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $315,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $163,800 |
| Photography | 2006 | $109,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $49,020 |

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 Sheeler worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sheeler work is $16,380. The median Charles Sheeler photograph sells for $9,790 across 28 lots. The median Charles Sheeler print sells for $7,500 across 33 lots. The median Charles Sheeler painting sells for $150,000 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Sheeler prints typically sell for $4,780–$19,720 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Sheeler photographs typically sell for $6,608–$18,542 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Sheeler photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sheeler photograph is $9,790.

### What is Charles Sheeler's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sheeler photograph is $386,500.

### What is the average price of a Charles Sheeler print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sheeler print is $7,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Sheeler's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sheeler print is $163,800.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sheeler painting is $150,000.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sheeler painting is $2,232,500.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Sheeler print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sheeler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Sheeler photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sheeler photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Sheeler's auction record is $2,232,500, set in 2018.

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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 Sheeler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-sheeler (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.