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# Charles Valton (1851–1918)

## What is Charles Valton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Charles Valton at 34 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $545 including buyer’s premium (middle half $483–$664, n=5). The auction record is $12,103 for "Lionne dormant", sculpture (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Lionne dormant", sculpture | En bronze à patine brune figurant une lionne reposant sur un tronc d'arbre | $12,103 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Cybele | Bronze, dark and golden brown patina | $7,958 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Elephant encounter, 1851 | Bronze | $7,200 | Bonhams | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | huntsman with two dogs | Bronze. dark brown patina | $5,497 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | The Chained Mastiff, 1851 | Bronze | $3,097 | Sworders | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Les deux lionnes, 1900 | Bronze | $2,853 | Ader | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | a bronze group of two King Charles dogs, seated on a cushion, signed 'C Valton', 1851 | Bronze group of two King Charles dogs | $2,625 | Sworders | Jan 2022 |
| 8 | A bronze model of a lioness with two cubs, 1851 | Bronze | $2,220 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |
| 9 | Lionne blessée | Épreuve en bronze patiné | $2,206 | Ader | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Loup et traces de pas dans la neige | Épreuve en bronze patiné et marbre blanc sur un contre-socle en bronze | $2,068 | Ader | Dec 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 44 | $983 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,068 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $687 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Valton is a French artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $819. 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 Valton sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Charles Valton works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Valton work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Valton work is $819.

The median Charles Valton sculpture sells for $750 across 69 lots.

The median Charles Valton painting sells for $567 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Valton sculptures typically sell for $451–$1,142 (the middle half of 54 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 | 1 | $567 | $567 | — | 2019-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 83 | $750†‡ | $7,958 | 83.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,579 | $12,103 | — | 2011-04-13 |

† 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) | 54 | $451–$1,142†‡ | $664†‡ | $7,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,624–$2,216‡ | $2,033‡ | $3,588‡ |

† 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 | 2010 | $7,958 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $7,200 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $567 |

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 Valton worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Valton work is $819. The median Charles Valton sculpture sells for $750 across 69 lots. The median Charles Valton painting sells for $567 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Valton sculptures typically sell for $451–$1,142 (the middle half of 54 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 Valton sculpture?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Valton sculpture is $750. 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 Valton's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Valton sculpture is $7,958.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Valton sculpture?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Valton sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $664, 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 medium Charles Valton sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Valton sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,033, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Valton's auction record?

Charles Valton's auction record is $12,103, set in 2007.

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