Serge Charchoune (1888–1975)
What is Serge Charchoune’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 288 auction results for Serge Charchoune at 37 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,510 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,466–$7,616, n=38). The auction record is $177,282 for Nature morte puriste (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature morte puriste, 1925 | Oil paint | $177,282 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Composition- Cubisme Ornemental, 1922 | Oil paint | $152,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION INSPIREE PAR LE CLAVECIN, VARIATION N°5, 1957 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Charchoune | $98,866 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Cubisme Ornamentale no. 2, 1922 | Oil paint | $83,571 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Composition--Cubisme Ornemental, 1922 | Oil paint | $80,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | La Mer tourmentée, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $80,302 | Ader | May 2013 |
| 7 | Rythme musical, 1958 | Oil/canvas | $69,096 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1990 |
| 8 | Rythme musical, 1948 | Oil/panel | $65,645 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1990 |
| 9 | Paysage - arbres et maison ou La maison du peintre, 1930 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "CHARCHOUNE / | $47,896 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | BEETHOVEN V N° 2, 1954 | Signée et datée "XI | $42,344 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $7,941 |
| Other | 34 | $5,792 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $986 |
| Prints | 7 | $236 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,588 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $7,838 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $4,947 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 288 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Serge Charchoune is a Russian artist with 434 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,626. 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 Serge Charchoune is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,055; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Serge Charchoune work is $6,626.
The median Serge Charchoune painting sells for $7,624 across 210 lots.
The median Serge Charchoune work on paper sells for $914 across 28 lots.
The median Serge Charchoune print sells for $247 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Serge Charchoune paintings typically sell for $3,218–$9,157 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Charchoune paintings typically sell for $4,519–$13,880 (the middle half of 62 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 | 11 | $247‡ | $668 | 90.9% | 2025-06-04 |
| Paintings | 257 | $7,624†‡ | $177,282 | 81.7% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $914†‡ | $12,536 | 71.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $80,302† | $177,282 | — | 2023-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Serge Charchoune's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $247 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (257 lots) median $7,624, record $177,282. A typical Serge Charchoune painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $80,302.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $204–$375 | $308 | $668 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $3,218–$9,157†‡ | $5,895†‡ | $152,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $4,519–$13,880†‡ | $7,938†‡ | $177,282 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $692–$1,100‡ | $837‡ | $12,536 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $177,282 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $152,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $668 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $381 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Serge Charchoune worth?
Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Serge Charchoune work is $6,626. The median Serge Charchoune painting sells for $7,624 across 210 lots. The median Serge Charchoune work on paper sells for $914 across 28 lots. The median Serge Charchoune print sells for $247 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Serge Charchoune paintings typically sell for $3,218–$9,157 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Serge Charchoune paintings typically sell for $4,519–$13,880 (the middle half of 62 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 Serge Charchoune painting?
Based on 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Charchoune painting is $7,624. 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 Serge Charchoune's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Charchoune painting is $177,282.
What is the average price of a Serge Charchoune work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Charchoune work on paper is $914. 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 Serge Charchoune's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Charchoune work on paper is $12,536.
What is the average price of a Serge Charchoune print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Serge Charchoune print is $247. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Serge Charchoune's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Serge Charchoune print is $668.
What is the average price of a small Serge Charchoune painting?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Serge Charchoune painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,895, 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 medium Serge Charchoune painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Serge Charchoune painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,938, 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 Serge Charchoune's auction record?
Serge Charchoune's auction record is $177,282, set in 2021.
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