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# Charlie Billingham (b. 1984)

## What is Charlie Billingham’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Charlie Billingham at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,482–$2,596, n=11). The auction record is $17,717 for Bonnet 4 (Elizabeth) (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnet 4 (Elizabeth), 2012 | Oil on canvas | $17,717 | Christie's | Apr 2003 |
| 2 | Tum 9, 2014 | Painting | $9,375 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 3 | Bum 2 and Bum 3, 2012 | Each: oil and acrylic on canvas | $9,046 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Bum 16, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $6,875 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Fall Streak Hole, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,999 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Bonnet 2, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $5,971 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 7 | (i) Chequered Bum 1 (ii) Bum 9, 2013 | Each: acrylic on canvas | $5,920 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | My Hobbies are Fishing and Jogging, 2016 | Painting | $5,340 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Stable Vices, 2020 | Oil on linen | $5,161 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Torn | Oil on canvas | $4,865 | Sotheby's | Sep 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $2,679 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,987 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,016 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charlie Billingham is a British artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,640. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charlie Billingham sold in 2026 for $2,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charlie Billingham work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Billingham work is $2,640.

The median Charlie Billingham painting sells for $2,888 across 33 lots.

The median Charlie Billingham print sells for $254 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Charlie Billingham paintings typically sell for $1,816–$5,775 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $254‡ | $254‡ | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 36 | $2,888‡ | $17,717 | 91.7% | 2026-07-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Charlie Billingham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $254. Paintings (36 lots) median $2,888, record $17,717. A typical Charlie Billingham painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,816–$5,775 | $2,987 | $17,717 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,726–$3,162‡ | $1,880‡ | $5,161 |

‡ 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 | 2003 | $17,717 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $254‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Charlie Billingham worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Billingham work is $2,640. The median Charlie Billingham painting sells for $2,888 across 33 lots. The median Charlie Billingham print sells for $254 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charlie Billingham paintings typically sell for $1,816–$5,775 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charlie Billingham painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charlie Billingham painting is $2,888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Charlie Billingham's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charlie Billingham painting is $17,717.

### What is the average price of a medium Charlie Billingham painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charlie Billingham painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,987, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Charlie Billingham's auction record?

Charlie Billingham's auction record is $17,717, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charlie Billingham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-billingham (updated 2026-11-02).

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.