> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-dye · updated 2026-11-02

# Charlie Dye (1906–1972)

Charlie Dye is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $21,465.

A work by Charlie Dye sold in 2026 for $57,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charlie Dye work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Dye work is $21,465.

The median Charlie Dye painting sells for $25,875 across 21 lots.

The median Charlie Dye work on paper sells for $3,250 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $25,875 | $100,800 | 95.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,250 | $10,115 | — | 2024-06-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $15,365–$48,562 | $25,875 | $100,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,125–$39,375 | $30,000 | $44,100 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $100,800 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $72,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $10,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,250 |

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 Dye worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Dye work is $21,465. The median Charlie Dye painting sells for $25,875 across 21 lots. The median Charlie Dye work on paper sells for $3,250 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charlie Dye painting is $25,875.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charlie Dye painting is $100,800.

### What is the average price of a small Charlie Dye painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charlie Dye painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charlie Dye's auction record is $100,800, set in 2005.

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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 Dye auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-dye (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.