Charles Whymper (1853–1941)
Charles Whymper is a British (modern) artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $343. 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 Whymper is recorded as sold in 2025 for $353; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Whymper on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Whymper work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whymper work is $343.
The median Charles Whymper work on paper sells for $281 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 28 | $281†‡ | $1,172‡ | 71.4% | 2026-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $193–$558†‡ | $304†‡ | $1,172‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $48–$269†‡ | $75†‡ | $826† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,172‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $919‡ |
‡ 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 Whymper worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whymper work is $343. The median Charles Whymper work on paper sells for $281 across 20 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 Whymper work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Whymper work on paper is $281. 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 Whymper's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Whymper work on paper is $1,172. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Charles Whymper work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Whymper work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $304, 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 Whymper's auction record?
Charles Whymper's auction record is $1,172, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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