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# Désiré Charnay (1828–1915)

Désiré Charnay is a French artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,991.

A work by Désiré Charnay sold in 2017 for $32,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Désiré Charnay works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Désiré Charnay on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desire-charnay?ref=kg:desire-charnay) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Désiré Charnay work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Charnay work is $4,991.

The median Désiré Charnay photograph sells for $2,160 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | $2,160 | $243,306 | — | 2020-11-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $243,306 |
| Photography | 2017 | $32,500 |

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 Désiré Charnay worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Charnay work is $4,991. The median Désiré Charnay photograph sells for $2,160 across 5 lots.

### What is Désiré Charnay's auction record?

Désiré Charnay's auction record is $243,306, set in 2013.

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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, “Désiré Charnay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desire-charnay (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.