Charles Sprague Pearce (1851–1914)
What is Charles Sprague Pearce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Charles Sprague Pearce at 12 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,161 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,514–$20,145, n=7). The auction record is $165,100 for The Young Shepherd (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Young Shepherd | Oil on canvas | $165,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | SAINTE GENEVIÈVE, 1891 | Oil paint | $150,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | The Peasant Girl | Oil on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | The Pottery Seller in Old City Cairo | — | $67,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Scène de rituel sacré de l'Antiquité grecque (oracle ?), 1851 | Huile sur toile | $51,717 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Wild Flowers | — | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 7 | RETURNING HOME/PORTRAIT OF A PEASANT GIRL | Oil on canvas | $29,900 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1995 |
| 8 | Resting, 1882 | Oil paint | $27,940 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | The Letter, 1851 | Oil paint | $23,500 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 10 | The Little Harvester, Auvers-sur-Oise (La Petite Moissonneuse, Auvers-sur-Oise) | Oil paint | $19,050 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $18,025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $26,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,812 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Sprague Pearce is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $12,350. 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 Sprague Pearce sold in 2026 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Sprague Pearce on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Sprague Pearce work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sprague Pearce work is $12,350.
The median Charles Sprague Pearce painting sells for $14,675 across 20 lots.
The median Charles Sprague Pearce work on paper sells for $296 across 3 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 | 24 | $14,675† | $165,100 | 83.3% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $296‡ | $585 | — | 2022-11-04 |
† 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) | 10 | $2,844–$11,468† | $6,812† | $27,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $21,275–$86,275† | $29,900† | $165,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $165,100 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $150,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $585 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $296 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Sprague Pearce worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sprague Pearce work is $12,350. The median Charles Sprague Pearce painting sells for $14,675 across 20 lots. The median Charles Sprague Pearce work on paper sells for $296 across 3 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 Sprague Pearce painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sprague Pearce painting is $14,675. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Sprague Pearce's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sprague Pearce painting is $165,100.
What is the average price of a small Charles Sprague Pearce painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sprague Pearce painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Sprague Pearce's auction record?
Charles Sprague Pearce's auction record is $165,100, set in 2023.
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