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# Charles WISLIN (1852–1932)

Charles WISLIN is an artist with 361 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $414. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles WISLIN sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $452 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles WISLIN work worth?

Across 359 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles WISLIN work is $414.

The median Charles WISLIN painting sells for $414 across 344 lots.

The median Charles WISLIN work on paper sells for $650 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charles WISLIN paintings typically sell for $295–$585 (the middle half of 226 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Charles WISLIN paintings typically sell for $236–$591 (the middle half of 113 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 344 | $414† | $4,728 | — | 2022-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $650 | $6,855 | — | 2020-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $2,659 | $6,855 | — | 2020-10-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $236–$591 | $414 | $4,728 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 226 | $295–$585† | $414† | $3,546 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $532–$1,182 | $709 | $1,300 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $355–$2,127 | $1,182 | $6,855 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,855 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,728 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,546 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,364 |

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 WISLIN worth?

Across 359 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles WISLIN work is $414. The median Charles WISLIN painting sells for $414 across 344 lots. The median Charles WISLIN work on paper sells for $650 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles WISLIN paintings typically sell for $295–$585 (the middle half of 226 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles WISLIN paintings typically sell for $236–$591 (the middle half of 113 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charles WISLIN painting?

Based on 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles WISLIN painting is $414. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles WISLIN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles WISLIN painting is $4,728.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles WISLIN work on paper is $650.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles WISLIN work on paper is $6,855.

### What is the average price of a medium Charles WISLIN painting?

Based on 226 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles WISLIN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $414, 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 WISLIN painting?

Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles WISLIN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charles WISLIN's auction record?

Charles WISLIN's auction record is $6,855, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles WISLIN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-wislin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.