> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-town · updated 2026-11-03

# Charles (1763–1840)

Charles is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,956. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles sold in 2026 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $1,956.

The median Charles painting sells for $2,091 across 11 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,091‡ | $5,040 | 55% | 2026-05-19 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,003–$2,779‡ | $1,515‡ | $5,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,091–$3,977‡ | $3,504‡ | $4,200‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,200‡ |

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

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 worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $1,956. The median Charles painting sells for $2,091 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles painting is $2,091. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles painting is $5,040.

### What is Charles's auction record?

Charles's auction record is $5,040, set in 2017.

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