Howard Chandler Christy (1873–1952)
Howard Chandler Christy is an American artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,920. 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 Howard Chandler Christy sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Chandler Christy work is $1,920.
The median Howard Chandler Christy print sells for $1,250 across 60 lots.
The median Howard Chandler Christy painting sells for $4,000 across 27 lots.
The median Howard Chandler Christy work on paper sells for $3,125 across 20 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Chandler Christy prints typically sell for $885–$2,180 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Chandler Christy paintings typically sell for $2,540–$14,950 (the middle half of 21 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 | 76 | $1,250† | $11,400 | 78.9% | 2025-02-13 |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,000†‡ | $93,750 | 90% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,125‡ | $40,000 | 87% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $36,888‡ | $93,750 | — | 2016-01-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Howard Chandler Christy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $1,250 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $4,000, record $93,750. A typical Howard Chandler Christy painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $36,888.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $885–$2,180† | $1,250† | $11,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,540–$14,950†‡ | $5,720†‡ | $38,775‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,150–$4,750‡ | $3,500‡ | $16,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $93,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $38,775‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $11,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $7,680 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Howard Chandler Christy worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Howard Chandler Christy work is $1,920. The median Howard Chandler Christy print sells for $1,250 across 60 lots. The median Howard Chandler Christy painting sells for $4,000 across 27 lots. The median Howard Chandler Christy work on paper sells for $3,125 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Chandler Christy prints typically sell for $885–$2,180 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Howard Chandler Christy paintings typically sell for $2,540–$14,950 (the middle half of 21 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 Howard Chandler Christy print?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Chandler Christy print is $1,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Howard Chandler Christy's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Chandler Christy print is $11,400.
What is the average price of a Howard Chandler Christy painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Chandler Christy painting is $4,000. 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 Howard Chandler Christy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Chandler Christy painting is $93,750.
What is the average price of a Howard Chandler Christy work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Howard Chandler Christy work on paper is $3,125. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Howard Chandler Christy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Howard Chandler Christy work on paper is $40,000.
What is the average price of a medium Howard Chandler Christy print?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Howard Chandler Christy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,250, 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 Howard Chandler Christy painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Howard Chandler Christy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Howard Chandler Christy's auction record?
Howard Chandler Christy's auction record is $93,750, set in 2015.
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