Charles Magnus (1826–1900)
Charles Magnus is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Magnus sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Magnus on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Magnus work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Magnus work is $500.
The median Charles Magnus print sells for $437 across 13 lots.
The median Charles Magnus work on paper sells for $326 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 | 17 | $437† | $5,400† | 76.5% | 2026-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $326 | $326 | — | 2009-02-15 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $200–$437† | $400† | $500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $316–$1,100† | $542† | $5,400† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,400† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,700† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $326 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Magnus worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Magnus work is $500. The median Charles Magnus print sells for $437 across 13 lots. The median Charles Magnus work on paper sells for $326 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Magnus print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Magnus print is $437. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Magnus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Magnus print is $5,400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Charles Magnus's auction record?
Charles Magnus's auction record is $5,400, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,400 (buyer's premium not included).
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