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# Charles Warren Eaton (1857–1937)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Charles Warren Eaton at 20 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $960–$4,550, n=5). The auction record is $15,405 for The Heart of New England (2009, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Heart of New England, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $15,405 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | Haystack on the Horizon, 1857 | Oil paint | $14,400 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 3 | Pine Trees at Dusk, 1857 | Oil paint | $14,400 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 4 | House on Sand, 1857 | Oil paint | $6,600 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 5 | Canal in Bruges, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $6,144 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Pine Trees, 1857 | Oil on canvas | $6,080 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Haystacks, Thompson, Connecticut, 1857 | Oil on canvas | $5,975 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Near Thompson, Conneticut; and The brook, 1857 | Painting | $5,750 | Christie's | Jan 1999 |
| 9 | Spring Landscape, Sunset | Oil on board | $5,581 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2004 |
| 10 | Sunset in New England | Oil on canvas | $5,228 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $3,250 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,194 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $4,062 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,720 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Warren Eaton is an American artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,070. 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 Warren Eaton sold in 2026 for $6,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Charles Warren Eaton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Warren Eaton work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Warren Eaton work is $2,070.

The median Charles Warren Eaton painting sells for $2,250 across 55 lots.

The median Charles Warren Eaton work on paper sells for $1,257 across 17 lots.

The median Charles Warren Eaton print sells for $2,500 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charles Warren Eaton paintings typically sell for $1,242–$3,112 (the middle half of 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $2,500‡ | $3,000 | 60% | 2021-11-19 |
| Paintings | 60 | $2,250†‡ | $15,405 | 91.7% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,257†‡ | $8,625‡ | 81% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,400†‡ | $15,405 | — | 2013-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Charles Warren Eaton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,500 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $2,250, record $15,405. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,400.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,242–$3,112†‡ | $1,820†‡ | $14,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,038–$6,017‡ | $4,788‡ | $15,405 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 11 | $820–$2,282†‡ | $1,188†‡ | $4,994 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,703–$3,500‡ | $3,250‡ | $8,625‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $15,405 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $14,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8,625‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $4,994 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,500 |

‡ 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 Warren Eaton worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Warren Eaton work is $2,070. The median Charles Warren Eaton painting sells for $2,250 across 55 lots. The median Charles Warren Eaton work on paper sells for $1,257 across 17 lots. The median Charles Warren Eaton print sells for $2,500 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Warren Eaton paintings typically sell for $1,242–$3,112 (the middle half of 36 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 Warren Eaton painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Warren Eaton painting is $2,250. 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 Warren Eaton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Warren Eaton painting is $15,405.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Warren Eaton work on paper is $1,257. 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 Warren Eaton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Warren Eaton work on paper is $8,625. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Warren Eaton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,820, 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 Warren Eaton painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Warren Eaton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charles Warren Eaton's auction record?

Charles Warren Eaton's auction record is $15,405, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.