Kevin Charles (1928–2006)
What is Kevin Charles’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Kevin Charles at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,247 including buyer’s premium (middle half $527–$2,906, n=25). The auction record is $8,083 for Mining Town 1969-79 (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining Town 1969-79, 1969 | Oil on canvas on board | $8,083 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Underdale | Oil on canvas | $6,025 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Shearing Shead (also known as The Wool Shed), 1976 | Oil on board | $4,918 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Morgan's Last Stand, 1968 | Oil on board | $4,257 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Man and Sheep | Oil on board | $4,241 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | My Country | Oil on board | $3,836 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Mine Entrance, 1928 | Oil on composition board | $3,703 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Sailboats | — | $3,197 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Mulga Bill (Patterson) | Oil on canvas on board | $2,906 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Dragonfly | Oil on board | $2,161 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,887 |
| Prints | 6 | $163 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,846 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $735 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Kevin Charles is an Australia artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,450. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kevin Charles sold in 2026 for $2,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kevin Charles on OpeningBid →What is a Kevin Charles work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Charles work is $1,450.
The median Kevin Charles painting sells for $1,583 across 22 lots.
The median Kevin Charles print sells for $163 across 6 lots.
The median Kevin Charles work on paper sells for $432 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $163 | $714 | 85.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Paintings | 43 | $1,583† | $8,083 | 51.2% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $432 | $432 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Kevin Charles's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $163 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $1,583, record $8,083. A typical Kevin Charles painting sells for around 9.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $694–$1,671† | $1,250† | $6,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,892–$4,410 | $3,769 | $8,083 |
† 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 | 2026 | $8,083 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,025 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $714 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $432 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $322 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kevin Charles worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kevin Charles work is $1,450. The median Kevin Charles painting sells for $1,583 across 22 lots. The median Kevin Charles print sells for $163 across 6 lots. The median Kevin Charles work on paper sells for $432 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kevin Charles painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kevin Charles painting is $1,583. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kevin Charles's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kevin Charles painting is $8,083.
What is the average price of a small Kevin Charles painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kevin Charles painting (small (under 50 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 Kevin Charles's auction record?
Kevin Charles's auction record is $8,083, set in 2026.
See the full Kevin Charles record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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