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

# Charles Vyse (1882–1971)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Charles Vyse at 15 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $614 including buyer’s premium (middle half $347–$953, n=25). The auction record is $16,009 for The Gypsies (2008, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gypsies, 1924 | Colour | $16,009 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Dancing Gypsies, 1936 | Sculpture | $15,119 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Woman on Horseback, 1948 | Model | $13,785 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Punch and Judy, 1929 | Figural group | $13,412 | Bonhams | Sep 2009 |
| 5 | The Windmill Woman, 1925 | Colour | $9,783 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | The Windmill Woman, 1925 | Painted Pottery | $8,888 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | The Pedlar, 1926 | Figure | $6,670 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Seated Cat, 1950 | Cat sculpture | $6,448 | Bonhams | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Tzu-Chou, 1936 | Terracotta | $6,299 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Tzu-Chou, 1930 | Terracotta | $6,299 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $1,985 |
| Other | 60 | $712 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,276 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Vyse is a British (modern) artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $742. 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 Vyse sold in 2026 for $1,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Vyse work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Vyse work is $742.

The median Charles Vyse sculpture sells for $2,447 across 6 lots.

The median Charles Vyse work on paper sells for $2,223 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,223 | $16,009 | 90% | 2008-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $2,447†‡ | $15,119 | 50% | 2022-11-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $13,412 | $16,009 | — | 2009-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,779–$5,559 | $2,223 | $16,009 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,367–$5,670†‡ | $2,447†‡ | $15,119 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $16,009 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $15,119 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,783 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $6,448 |

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 Vyse worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Vyse work is $742. The median Charles Vyse sculpture sells for $2,447 across 6 lots. The median Charles Vyse work on paper sells for $2,223 across 9 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 Vyse sculpture?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Vyse sculpture is $2,447. 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 Vyse's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Vyse sculpture is $15,119.

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

Charles Vyse's auction record is $16,009, set in 2008.

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