Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872–1930)
Charles Webster Hawthorne is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $10,575. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Webster Hawthorne sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Webster Hawthorne work is $10,575.
The median Charles Webster Hawthorne painting sells for $12,272 across 32 lots.
The median Charles Webster Hawthorne work on paper sells for $1,020 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Webster Hawthorne paintings typically sell for $7,125–$23,375 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $12,272†‡ | $127,000 | 78% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,020‡ | $1,600‡ | 50% | 2024-07-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $7,125–$23,375†‡ | $12,162†‡ | $127,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $17,844–$65,550 | $51,850 | $114,000 |
† 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 | 2024 | $127,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $114,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $440‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Webster Hawthorne worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Webster Hawthorne work is $10,575. The median Charles Webster Hawthorne painting sells for $12,272 across 32 lots. The median Charles Webster Hawthorne work on paper sells for $1,020 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Webster Hawthorne paintings typically sell for $7,125–$23,375 (the middle half of 22 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 Webster Hawthorne painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Webster Hawthorne painting is $12,272. 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 Webster Hawthorne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Webster Hawthorne painting is $127,000.
What is the average price of a medium Charles Webster Hawthorne painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Webster Hawthorne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,162, 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 Charles Webster Hawthorne's auction record?
Charles Webster Hawthorne's auction record is $127,000, set in 2024.
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