> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-charles · updated 2026-11-03

# Kevin Charles (1928–2006)

## What is Kevin Charles’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,887 |
| Prints | 6 | $163 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,846 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $735 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kevin Charles auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kevin-charles (updated 2026-11-03).

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.