Chester Beach (1881–1956)
Chester Beach is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chester Beach sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chester Beach on OpeningBid →What is a Chester Beach work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Beach work is $1,000.
The median Chester Beach sculpture sells for $1,050 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,050‡ | $1,600 | 80% | 2016-07-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1992 | $1,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chester Beach worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chester Beach work is $1,000. The median Chester Beach sculpture sells for $1,050 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Chester Beach's auction record?
Chester Beach's auction record is $1,600, set in 1992.
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