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# Charles Walter Stetson (1858–1911)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Charles Walter Stetson at 7 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,376 including buyer’s premium (middle half $858–$2,640, n=5). The auction record is $6,750 for Edward M. Bannister at Work in Sketch Club (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward M. Bannister at Work in Sketch Club, 1883 | Charcoal and ink on grayish blue laid paper | $6,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Under the Eucalyptus, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $2,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | After the Bath, Viareggio, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $2,844 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | After the Bath, Viareggio, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $2,844 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | View of Santa Barbara, 1892 | Gouache on tan paper | $2,640 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | From My Window After Rain, Pasadena | Oil on canvas | $2,376 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | RIVER BEND LINED WITH POPLARS | Oil on canvas | $2,070 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1995 |
| 8 | Twilight: Souvenir of Italy | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2024 |
| 9 | Girls with Baskets, Japanesque Motifs, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $1,831 | Roseberys London | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | River bend lined with poplars | Oil Painting | $1,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1995 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,376 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,050 |

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 Walter Stetson is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Walter Stetson sold in 2025 for $2,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Walter Stetson work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Walter Stetson work is $1,125.

The median Charles Walter Stetson painting sells for $1,150 across 20 lots.

The median Charles Walter Stetson work on paper sells for $635 across 5 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 | 21 | $1,150 | $2,970 | 95.2% | 2025-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $635† | $6,750 | — | 2025-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $805–$1,150 | $1,100 | $2,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,070–$2,844 | $2,376 | $2,844 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,970 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,844 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $650† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Walter Stetson worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Walter Stetson work is $1,125. The median Charles Walter Stetson painting sells for $1,150 across 20 lots. The median Charles Walter Stetson work on paper sells for $635 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles Walter Stetson painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Walter Stetson painting is $1,150.

### What is Charles Walter Stetson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Walter Stetson painting is $2,970.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Walter Stetson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles Walter Stetson's auction record?

Charles Walter Stetson's auction record is $6,750, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.