Charles (1925–1993)
Charles is a Swiss artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,386. 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 Charles sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $1,525 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles on OpeningBid →What is a Charles work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $1,386.
The median Charles painting sells for $1,594 across 54 lots.
The median Charles print sells for $114 across 3 lots.
The median Charles work on paper sells for $297 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles paintings typically sell for $976–$2,404 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles paintings typically sell for $924–$1,834 (the middle half of 27 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 | 4 | $114† | $123† | 75% | 2014-11-01 |
| Paintings | 72 | $1,594†‡ | $3,320† | 75% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $297† | $297† | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,098† | $3,320† | — | 2013-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $114 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $1,594, record $3,320. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,320 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,098.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $924–$1,834†‡ | $1,301†‡ | $3,098† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $976–$2,404†‡ | $1,929†‡ | $3,320† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $3,320† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,098† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $297† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $123† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $114† |
† 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 worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles work is $1,386. The median Charles painting sells for $1,594 across 54 lots. The median Charles print sells for $114 across 3 lots. The median Charles work on paper sells for $297 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles paintings typically sell for $976–$2,404 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles paintings typically sell for $924–$1,834 (the middle half of 27 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 Charles painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles painting is $1,594. 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 Charles's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles painting is $3,320. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,320 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Charles painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,929, 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 the average price of a small Charles painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,301, 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 Charles's auction record?
Charles's auction record is $3,320, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,320 (buyer's premium not included).
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