Charles Thomas Bale (1826–1925)
Charles Thomas Bale is a British (modern) artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $756. 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 Thomas Bale sold in 2026 for $870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Thomas Bale work is $756.
The median Charles Thomas Bale painting sells for $695 across 51 lots.
The median Charles Thomas Bale work on paper sells for $284 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Thomas Bale paintings typically sell for $582–$1,570 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Thomas Bale paintings typically sell for $391–$873 (the middle half of 23 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 | 81 | $695†‡ | $4,632‡ | 63% | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $284 | $284 | 50% | 2024-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,705‡ | $4,632‡ | — | 2025-07-02 |
† 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) | 23 | $391–$873†‡ | $509†‡ | $2,695 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $582–$1,570†‡ | $870†‡ | $4,632‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $4,632‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,705‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $284 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Thomas Bale worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Thomas Bale work is $756. The median Charles Thomas Bale painting sells for $695 across 51 lots. The median Charles Thomas Bale work on paper sells for $284 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Thomas Bale paintings typically sell for $582–$1,570 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Thomas Bale paintings typically sell for $391–$873 (the middle half of 23 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 Thomas Bale painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Thomas Bale painting is $695. 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 Thomas Bale's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Thomas Bale painting is $4,632. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Thomas Bale painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Thomas Bale painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $870, 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 Thomas Bale painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Thomas Bale painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $509, 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 Thomas Bale's auction record?
Charles Thomas Bale's auction record is $4,632, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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