Paul Chidlaw (1900–1989)
Paul Chidlaw is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $476. 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 Paul Chidlaw sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Chidlaw on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Chidlaw work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Chidlaw work is $476.
The median Paul Chidlaw painting sells for $488 across 12 lots.
The median Paul Chidlaw work on paper sells for $162 across 2 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 | 15 | $488†‡ | $6,875† | 80% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $162† | $225† | — | 2022-06-16 |
† 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 | $147–$494†‡ | $340†‡ | $650† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $518–$2,288†‡ | $773†‡ | $6,875† |
† 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 | 2026 | $6,875† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,750† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $225† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $100† |
† 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 Paul Chidlaw worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Chidlaw work is $476. The median Paul Chidlaw painting sells for $488 across 12 lots. The median Paul Chidlaw work on paper sells for $162 across 2 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 Paul Chidlaw painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Chidlaw painting is $488. 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 Paul Chidlaw's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Chidlaw painting is $6,875. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,875 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Paul Chidlaw's auction record?
Paul Chidlaw's auction record is $650, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included).
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