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# Charles Wilbert White (1918–1979)

## What is Charles Wilbert White’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Charles Wilbert White at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,320–$21,030, n=10). The auction record is $509,000 for O Freedom (2018, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Freedom, 1956 | Charcoal, with crayon, erasing, stumping and wash, on ivory illustration board | $509,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | J’Accuse No. 5, 1966 | Charcoal | $137,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Woman in Blue (Woman with Folded Arms), 1965-66 | Oil on canvas | $114,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Hope Imprisoned, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $62,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled (Head of a Man), 1967 | Conté crayon, ink and oil wash on gessoed board | $55,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Native Son, 1941 | Tempera on cream cardstock | $38,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Untitled (Study of a Pregnant Woman), 1968 | Tempera on illustration board | $30,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pope X., 1972 | Etching | $40,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Awaiting His Return, 1945 | Lithograph | $38,100 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Pope X (Gedeon Ec9), 1972 | Wove paper | $25,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $8,750 |
| Prints | 41 | $6,710 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $9,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $6,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Wilbert White is an American artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,710.

A work by Charles Wilbert White sold in 2026 for $38,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Wilbert White work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Wilbert White work is $7,710.

The median Charles Wilbert White print sells for $6,710 across 41 lots.

The median Charles Wilbert White work on paper sells for $9,760 across 13 lots.

The median Charles Wilbert White painting sells for $50,450 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Wilbert White prints typically sell for $4,744–$11,875 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 50 | $6,710 | $40,000 | 82% | 2026-04-02 |
| Paintings | 7 | $50,450 | $114,300 | 57.1% | 2026-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $9,760 | $509,000 | 56.5% | 2026-04-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $9,375 | $9,375 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $125,900 | $509,000 | — | 2026-04-02 |

Charles Wilbert White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $6,710 with 82% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $50,450, record $114,300. A typical Charles Wilbert White painting sells for around 7.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $125,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,000–$7,250 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $4,744–$11,875 | $8,145 | $40,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,141–$10,625 | $8,750 | $13,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $509,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $114,300 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $62,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $38,100 |
| Photography | 2020 | $9,375 |

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 Wilbert White worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Wilbert White work is $7,710. The median Charles Wilbert White print sells for $6,710 across 41 lots. The median Charles Wilbert White work on paper sells for $9,760 across 13 lots. The median Charles Wilbert White painting sells for $50,450 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Wilbert White prints typically sell for $4,744–$11,875 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Charles Wilbert White print?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Wilbert White print is $6,710.

### What is Charles Wilbert White's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Wilbert White print is $40,000.

### What is the average price of a Charles Wilbert White work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Wilbert White work on paper is $9,760.

### What is Charles Wilbert White's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Wilbert White work on paper is $509,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles Wilbert White print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Wilbert White print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Wilbert White print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Wilbert White print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles Wilbert White's auction record?

Charles Wilbert White's auction record is $509,000, set in 2018.

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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.