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# Charles Sillem Lidderdale (1831–1895)

Charles Sillem Lidderdale is a British (modern) artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,952. 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 Sillem Lidderdale sold in 2024 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Sillem Lidderdale work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sillem Lidderdale work is $1,952.

The median Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting sells for $2,215 across 44 lots.

The median Charles Sillem Lidderdale work on paper sells for $1,426 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Sillem Lidderdale paintings typically sell for $1,194–$6,980 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $2,215†‡ | $49,860 | 88% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,426† | $2,049 | — | 2021-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,993 | $49,860 | — | 2020-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $419–$4,281†‡ | $1,691†‡ | $49,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,194–$6,980†‡ | $2,413†‡ | $18,993 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $49,860 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $18,993 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,426† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sillem Lidderdale worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sillem Lidderdale work is $1,952. The median Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting sells for $2,215 across 44 lots. The median Charles Sillem Lidderdale work on paper sells for $1,426 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Sillem Lidderdale paintings typically sell for $1,194–$6,980 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 the average price of a Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting is $2,215. 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 Sillem Lidderdale's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting is $49,860.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sillem Lidderdale painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sillem Lidderdale's auction record?

Charles Sillem Lidderdale's auction record is $49,860, 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 Sillem Lidderdale auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-sillem-lidderdale (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.