> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-mackesy · updated 2026-11-01

# Charlie Mackesy (b. 1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Charlie Mackesy at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,701 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,394–$20,068, n=70). The auction record is $58,070 for One day I'll look back (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One day I'll look back, 1962 | Gouache and ink on paper | $58,070 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | My favourite place, 1962 | Watercolour, ink and pastel on paper | $54,654 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | We are forever, 1962 | Watercolour and pen and ink on paper | $44,406 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Front cover study, version one (Always Remember), 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $32,451 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | When the big things feel out of control, 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $30,743 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | The Mole's Cake Recipe, 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $29,035 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | You fell... but I've got you, 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $29,035 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Front cover study, version two (Always Remember), 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $25,619 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Gentleness, 1962 | Charcoal on paper | $25,619 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Hope is the quiet song, 1962 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $23,911 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 71 | $13,663 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $13,738 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $13,663 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charlie Mackesy is a British artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $13,663. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charlie Mackesy sold in 2025 for $16,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charlie Mackesy work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Mackesy work is $13,663.

The median Charlie Mackesy work on paper sells for $13,663 across 72 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Charlie Mackesy work on papers typically sell for $9,394–$20,495 (the middle half of 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 73 | $13,663 | $58,070 | — | 2026-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $49,530 | $58,070 | — | 2025-12-17 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $9,394–$20,495 | $13,663 | $58,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,102–$17,079 | $13,738 | $17,079 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $58,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $54,654 |

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 Mackesy worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charlie Mackesy work is $13,663. The median Charlie Mackesy work on paper sells for $13,663 across 72 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charlie Mackesy work on papers typically sell for $9,394–$20,495 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Charlie Mackesy work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charlie Mackesy work on paper is $13,663.

### What is Charlie Mackesy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charlie Mackesy work on paper is $58,070.

### What is the average price of a small Charlie Mackesy work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charlie Mackesy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Charlie Mackesy's auction record is $58,070, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charlie Mackesy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charlie-mackesy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.