Charles Sykes (1875–1950)
What is Charles Sykes’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Charles Sykes at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $370 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$431, n=6). The auction record is $2,691 for Adam and Eve (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam and Eve, 1875 | One bronzed plaster with polished limestone base, the other black-painted plaster | $2,691 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Spirit of Ecstasy, 1915 | Car bonnet ornament | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Spirit of Ecstasy | Bronze | $1,421 | Sworders | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | The Spirit of Ecstasy | Bronze | $1,220 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | Spirit of Ecstasy, 20th century | Patinated bronze | $1,200 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Spirit of Ecstasy, 1911 | Bronze | $989 | Tajan | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Spirit of Ecstasy, 20th century | Bronze | $934 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | Spirit of Ecstasy, 20th century | Plated bronze Rolls Royce | $934 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | Spirit Of Ecstasy | Bronze | $668 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2011 |
| 10 | The Spirit of Ecstacy | Bronze | $579 | Sworders | Jul 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $668 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $511 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Sykes is a British artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $434. 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 Sykes sold in 2025 for $442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sykes work is $434.
The median Charles Sykes sculpture sells for $579 across 19 lots.
The median Charles Sykes work on paper sells for $308 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $308† | $308† | — | 2017-05-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $579†‡ | $2,691 | 86.4% | 2026-08-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $334–$757† | $402† | $2,691 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $828–$1,215†‡ | $1,131†‡ | $1,421 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,691 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $308† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Sykes worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Sykes work is $434. The median Charles Sykes sculpture sells for $579 across 19 lots. The median Charles Sykes work on paper sells for $308 across 1 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 Sykes sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Sykes sculpture is $579. 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 Sykes's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Sykes sculpture is $2,691.
What is the average price of a small Charles Sykes sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Sykes sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Sykes's auction record?
Charles Sykes's auction record is $2,691, set in 2021.
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