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# Charles Verbrugghe (1877–1974)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Charles Verbrugghe at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $464 including buyer’s premium (middle half $335–$732, n=7). The auction record is $3,469 for Vue de Monte-Carlo (2013, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vue de Monte-Carlo, 1877 | Huile sur toile | $3,469 | Osenat | Jan 2013 |
| 2 | Begijnhof van Brugge, 1942, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $3,220 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | LE PORT DE MENTON, 1877 | Huile sur toile | $842 | Osenat | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Flower Market in Bruges, The Burg | Oil on panel | $790 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER, 1877 | Huile sur panneau | $772 | Osenat | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Moored sailing boats | Oil on board | $732 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Moored sailing boats, 1877 | Oil on board | $732 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Porte St. Bricada, San Remo | Oil on board | $529 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Bruges, rue des Pierres | Huile sur isorel | $518 | Ader | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | RUE ANIMÉE À ROUEN | Oil on hardboard | $511 | Tajan | Jan 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $443 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $497 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $381 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Verbrugghe is a Belgian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $464. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Verbrugghe sold in 2026 for $790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Verbrugghe work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Verbrugghe work is $464.

The median Charles Verbrugghe painting sells for $416 across 24 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $416† | $3,469 | 96% | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $308–$443† | $359† | $518 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $334–$732† | $464† | $3,469 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,469 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,220 |

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 Verbrugghe worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Verbrugghe work is $464. The median Charles Verbrugghe painting sells for $416 across 24 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Verbrugghe painting is $416. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Verbrugghe painting is $3,469.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Verbrugghe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Verbrugghe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Charles Verbrugghe's auction record is $3,469, set in 2013.

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