Charles White
What is Charles White’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Charles White at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,039–$35,320, n=23). The auction record is $1,472,000 for The Ingram Case (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ingram Case, 1949 | Ink on paper | $1,472,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Banner for Willie J, 1976 | Oil paint | $1,215,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Preacher (Reverend Man), 1940 | Tempera | $1,079,500 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Roots, 1963 | Wool | $877,000 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Nobody Knows My Name #2, 1965 | Charcoal | $867,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Study for 'The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America', 1943 | Tempera | $856,800 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Let’s Walk Together, 1953 | Charcoal | $698,500 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 8 | Nobody Knows My Name #1, 1979 | Charcoal and crayon on illustration board | $485,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Work, 1953 | Crayon and charcoal on illustration board | $306,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | General Moses (Harriet Tubman), 1979 | Ink on | $300,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 41 | $26,000 |
| Other | 22 | $10,185 |
| Prints | 111 | $7,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $215,900 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 97 | $10,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $6,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles White is a British (modern) artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,125. 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 White sold in 2026 for $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles White on OpeningBid →What is a Charles White work worth?
Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles White work is $8,125.
The median Charles White print sells for $7,000 across 123 lots.
The median Charles White work on paper sells for $27,500 across 53 lots.
The median Charles White painting sells for $40,320 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles White prints typically sell for $5,212–$11,250 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles White prints typically sell for $3,270–$9,544 (the middle half of 48 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 | 126 | $7,000† | $55,000 | 97.6% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 11 | $40,320†‡ | $1.2M | 81.8% | 2025-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $27,500† | $1.5M | 89.8% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,688 | $4,250 | — | 2025-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $277,000 | $1.5M | — | 2025-11-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (126 lots) median $7,000 with 97.6% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $40,320, record $1,215,000. A typical Charles White painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $277,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $3,270–$9,544† | $6,000† | $55,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $5,212–$11,250† | $7,900† | $30,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,400–$11,500† | $8,400† | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $21,500–$204,000† | $45,320† | $1.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $143,975–$282,000 | $221,950 | $877,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $877,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $38,400 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,250 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles White worth?
Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles White work is $8,125. The median Charles White print sells for $7,000 across 123 lots. The median Charles White work on paper sells for $27,500 across 53 lots. The median Charles White painting sells for $40,320 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles White prints typically sell for $5,212–$11,250 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles White prints typically sell for $3,270–$9,544 (the middle half of 48 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 White print?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles White print is $7,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles White's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles White print is $55,000.
What is the average price of a Charles White work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles White work on paper is $27,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles White's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles White work on paper is $1,472,000.
What is the average price of a Charles White painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles White painting is $40,320. 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 White's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles White painting is $1,215,000.
What is the average price of a medium Charles White print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles White print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Charles White print?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles White print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles White's auction record?
Charles White's auction record is $1,472,000, set in 2021.
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