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# Charles Olivier de Penne (1831–1897)

## What is Charles Olivier de Penne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Charles Olivier de Penne at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,921 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,511–$2,498, n=5). The auction record is $8,400 for Hunters at Dawn (2009, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunters at Dawn, 1831 | Oil on panel | $8,400 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2009 |
| 2 | Chiens de chasse à l'arrêt, 1831 | Huile sur toile | $7,388 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Les épagneuls, 1831 | Huile sur panneau | $4,265 | Osenat | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Chiens à l'arrêt, 1831 | Huile sur panneau | $3,019 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Le relais de chasse, 1831 | Aquarelle et rehauts de gouache blanche | $2,498 | Osenat | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Les Chiens (esquisse), 1831 | On its original canvas | $2,470 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Chasse à courre au cerf Projet d'éventail, 1831 | Gouache et aquarelle | $1,921 | Osenat | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Le relais de chasse, 1831 | Aquarelle | $1,593 | Osenat | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | La chasse au lièvre, 1831 | Huile sur panneau | $1,511 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Piqueur de la Vénerie Impériale en forêt de Fontainebleau, 1831 | Aquarelle gouachée | $1,364 | Osenat | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,019 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,196 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,593 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Olivier de Penne is a French artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,921. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Olivier de Penne sold in 2026 for $2,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Olivier de Penne work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Olivier de Penne work is $1,921.

The median Charles Olivier de Penne painting sells for $3,499 across 10 lots.

The median Charles Olivier de Penne work on paper sells for $1,346 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,499† | $8,400 | 83.3% | 2025-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,346†‡ | $2,498 | 88.9% | 2026-03-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,888–$4,193† | $3,499† | $7,388 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $682–$1,593†‡ | $739†‡ | $1,864† |

† 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 | 2009 | $8,400 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,921 |

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 Charles Olivier de Penne worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Olivier de Penne work is $1,921. The median Charles Olivier de Penne painting sells for $3,499 across 10 lots. The median Charles Olivier de Penne work on paper sells for $1,346 across 8 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 Olivier de Penne painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Olivier de Penne painting is $3,499. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Charles Olivier de Penne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Olivier de Penne painting is $8,400.

### What is Charles Olivier de Penne's auction record?

Charles Olivier de Penne's auction record is $8,400, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.