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# OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS (1883–1966)

OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS is a French artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,758. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,671 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work is $1,758.

The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper sells for $1,670 across 48 lots.

The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS painting sells for $1,486 across 5 lots.

The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS print sells for $129 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on papers typically sell for $488–$2,744 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 | 4 | $129† | $158† | 50% | 2022-11-04 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,486† | $14,677† | 50% | 2023-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 106 | $1,670† | $9,547† | 45.3% | 2025-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,112† | $16,160† | — | 2015-05-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $129 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,486, record $14,677. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,677 (buyer's premium not included). A typical OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $12,112.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $488–$2,744† | $1,523† | $9,547† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,023–$4,162† | $2,836† | $5,835† |

† 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 | 2013 | $14,677† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $9,547† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,854† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,851† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $158† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work is $1,758. The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper sells for $1,670 across 48 lots. The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS painting sells for $1,486 across 5 lots. The median OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS print sells for $129 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on papers typically sell for $488–$2,744 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper is $1,670. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper is $9,547. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,547 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS's auction record?

OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS's auction record is $16,160, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,160 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “OLSOMMER, CHARLES-CLOS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olsommer-charles-clos (updated 2026-11-02).

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.