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# Charles Walch (1896–1948)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Charles Walch at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $690 including buyer’s premium (middle half $681–$1,946, n=5). The auction record is $10,440 for Fleurs et paysage (2020, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleurs et paysage, 1935 | Huile sur toile | $10,440 | Ader | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | LA CAGE AUX OISEAUX, 1947 | Signé et daté " | $10,194 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Scène bucolique devant le village | Huile sur panneau | $10,136 | Ader | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | LES CORBEAUX | Signée en bas à droite | $8,852 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Nature morte, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $8,257 | Ader | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | COUPE DE CERISES, 1947, 1898 | Huile sur toile | $6,939 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Les deux voisines, 1896 | Huile sur toile | $6,258 | Osenat | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Personnages | Huile sur papier contrecollé sur toile | $6,192 | Ader | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | The arrival at the port | Oil on canvas. Signed lower left | $5,873 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Arlequin jouant de la flûte dans un jardin luxuriant | Aubusson-Felletin tapestry, woven by Ateliers Pinton | $5,540 | Alexandre Landre | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,802 |
| Other | 14 | $1,239 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $735 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,258 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,185 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Walch is a French artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,893. 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 Walch sold in 2026 for $5,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Walch work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Walch work is $1,893.

The median Charles Walch painting sells for $2,661 across 21 lots.

The median Charles Walch work on paper sells for $681 across 14 lots.

The median Charles Walch print sells for $57 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $57‡ | $91‡ | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 22 | $2,661‡ | $10,440 | 95.5% | 2024-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $681‡ | $2,918 | 87.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,912† | $1,912† | — | 2004-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,194 | $10,440 | — | 2021-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Walch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $57. Paintings (22 lots) median $2,661, record $10,440. A typical Charles Walch painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,194.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,075–$2,599‡ | $1,893‡ | $6,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,296–$9,196‡ | $6,258‡ | $10,440 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $564–$757 | $671 | $2,918 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,440 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,918 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,566 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $1,912† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $91‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $22‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Walch worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Walch work is $1,893. The median Charles Walch painting sells for $2,661 across 21 lots. The median Charles Walch work on paper sells for $681 across 14 lots. The median Charles Walch print sells for $57 across 3 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 Walch painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Walch painting is $2,661. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Walch painting is $10,440.

### What is the average price of a Charles Walch work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Walch work on paper is $681. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Walch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Walch work on paper is $2,918.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Walch painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Charles Walch work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Walch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $671, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charles Walch's auction record is $10,440, set in 2020.

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