Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' (1884–1967)
Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' is a British artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $158. 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $537 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work worth?
Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work is $158.
The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print sells for $215 across 339 lots.
The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' photograph sells for $118 across 18 lots.
The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work on paper sells for $510 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' prints typically sell for $146–$348 (the middle half of 173 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' prints typically sell for $128–$316 (the middle half of 160 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 | 359 | $215†‡ | $1,544† | 94.4% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,177† | $1,177† | — | 2021-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $510† | $1,440† | 92.9% | 2026-07-21 |
| Photography | 18 | $118†‡ | $487‡ | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $934†‡ | $2,715 | — | 2026-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (359 lots) median $215 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,177, record $1,177. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,177 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $934.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 160 | $128–$316†‡ | $193†‡ | $972† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 173 | $146–$348†‡ | $236†‡ | $1,544† |
† 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) | 12 | $261–$681† | $498† | $1,440† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $60–$155†‡ | $118†‡ | $294† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,544† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,440† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,215† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,177† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,074† |
| Photography | 2021 | $487‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $294† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' worth?
Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work is $158. The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print sells for $215 across 339 lots. The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' photograph sells for $118 across 18 lots. The median Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work on paper sells for $510 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' prints typically sell for $146–$348 (the middle half of 173 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' prints typically sell for $128–$316 (the middle half of 160 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print?
Based on 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print is $215. 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print is $1,544. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,544 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' photograph is $118. 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' photograph is $487. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work on paper is $510. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' work on paper is $1,440. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,440 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print?
Based on 173 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $236, 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print?
Based on 160 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles' print (small (under 50 cm)) is $193, 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 Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s auction record?
Charles Johnson Payne 'Snaffles''s auction record is $2,715, set in 2026.
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