Charles Whymper (1853–1941)
Charles Whymper is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,972. 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 Whymper sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $5,312 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Whymper on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Whymper work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whymper work is $2,972.
The median Charles Whymper work on paper sells for $1,082 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,082†‡ | $23,000† | 81.8% | 2023-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $535–$8,594†‡ | $3,197†‡ | $23,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $23,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,000† |
† 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 Charles Whymper worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Whymper work is $2,972. The median Charles Whymper work on paper sells for $1,082 across 9 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 Whymper work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Whymper work on paper is $1,082. 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 Whymper's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Whymper work on paper is $23,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Charles Whymper's auction record?
Charles Whymper's auction record is $23,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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