Charles Towne (1763–1840)
What is Charles Towne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Charles Towne at 13 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,048–$3,823, n=6). The auction record is $203,782 for A bay hunter and three pointers in a landscape with Lyston Hall beyond (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $3,854 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,155 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,728 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Towne is a British (modern) artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,802. 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 Towne sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,750 (buyer's premium not included), 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 Towne work is $3,802.
The median Charles Towne painting sells for $4,155 across 40 lots.
The median Charles Towne work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Towne paintings typically sell for $2,181–$11,362 (the middle half of 25 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 | 49 | $4,155†‡ | $203,782 | 81.6% | 2026-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,000† | $1,000† | — | 2021-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $63,000 | $203,782 | — | 2024-05-23 |
† 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) | 13 | $2,006–$4,715†‡ | $3,726†‡ | $6,464 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,181–$11,362†‡ | $4,774†‡ | $63,000 |
† 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 | 2002 | $203,782 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $63,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,000† |
† 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 Towne worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Towne work is $3,802. The median Charles Towne painting sells for $4,155 across 40 lots. The median Charles Towne work on paper sells for $1,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Towne paintings typically sell for $2,181–$11,362 (the middle half of 25 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 Towne painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Towne painting is $4,155. 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 Towne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Towne painting is $203,782.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Towne painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Towne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,774, 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 Towne painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Towne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,726, 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 Towne's auction record?
Charles Towne's auction record is $203,782, set in 2002.
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