Childe Hassam (1859–1935)
What is Childe Hassam’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 318 auction results for Childe Hassam at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,025–$186,950, n=26). The auction record is $12,328,500 for Flags on 57th Street, Winter 1918 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flags on 57th Street, Winter 1918, 1918 | Oil paint | $12,328,500 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Flags, Afternoon on the Avenue, 1917 | Oil paint | $7,922,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 3 | Geraniums, 1888 | Oil paint | $5,790,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Spring in Central Park, 1908 | Oil paint | $5,641,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Central Park, 1859 | Oil paint | $4,512,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 6 | Paris, Winter Day | Oil on canvas | $3,961,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Sunset at Sea, 1905 | Oil paint | $3,737,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | The Quai St. Michel, 1859 | Oil paint | $3,027,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 9 | Flower Garden, Isles of Shoals | Watercolor on paper | $2,505,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 10 | Mrs. Hassam in the Garden, 1859 | Oil paint | $2,471,500 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 112 | $362,650 |
| Other | 25 | $91,000 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $61,000 |
| Prints | 127 | $2,520 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $339,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $271,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 199 | $6,480 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 318 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Childe Hassam is an American artist with 397 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $33,020. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Childe Hassam sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $130,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Childe Hassam work is $33,020.
The median Childe Hassam print sells for $2,640 across 137 lots.
The median Childe Hassam painting sells for $339,500 across 111 lots.
The median Childe Hassam work on paper sells for $47,690 across 46 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Childe Hassam prints typically sell for $1,358–$5,080 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Childe Hassam paintings typically sell for $146,625–$1,007,375 (the middle half of 63 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 149 | $2,640† | $32,900 | 91.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 117 | $339,500† | $12.3M | 94.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $47,690† | $1.5M | 95.8% | 2026-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 120 | $416,500† | $12.3M | — | 2026-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Childe Hassam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (149 lots) median $2,640 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $339,500, record $12,328,500. A typical Childe Hassam painting sells for around 129× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 120 lots) the median is $416,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $1,358–$5,080† | $2,640† | $32,900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $130,000–$842,500† | $270,000† | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $146,625–$1M | $408,000 | $12.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $231,850–$1.2M | $271,400 | $2.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $22,500–$89,600† | $40,320† | $699,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $47,500–$307,200 | $91,300 | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $12.3M |
| Paintings | 1998 | $7.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $32,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $26,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Childe Hassam worth?
Across 311 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Childe Hassam work is $33,020. The median Childe Hassam print sells for $2,640 across 137 lots. The median Childe Hassam painting sells for $339,500 across 111 lots. The median Childe Hassam work on paper sells for $47,690 across 46 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Childe Hassam prints typically sell for $1,358–$5,080 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Childe Hassam paintings typically sell for $146,625–$1,007,375 (the middle half of 63 sold 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 the average price of a Childe Hassam print?
Based on 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Childe Hassam print is $2,640. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Childe Hassam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Childe Hassam print is $32,900.
What is the average price of a Childe Hassam painting?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Childe Hassam painting is $339,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Childe Hassam's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Childe Hassam painting is $12,328,500.
What is the average price of a Childe Hassam work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Childe Hassam work on paper is $47,690. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Childe Hassam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Childe Hassam work on paper is $1,505,000.
What is the average price of a small Childe Hassam print?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Childe Hassam print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,640, 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 medium Childe Hassam painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Childe Hassam painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Childe Hassam's auction record?
Childe Hassam's auction record is $12,328,500, set in 2021.
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