Charles A. Fries Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1854–1940

Charles A. Fries oil paintings have appeared at auction 57 times in ArtSell’s records between 2006 and 2024; 43 sold, a sell-through rate of 75%. Half of the priced sales fell between $3.5kSign up free to see and $7.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.8kSign up free to see. Eucalyptus Grove - Balboa Park before the Exposition holds the top price on file: $29.1kSign up free to see at Bonhams (November 2021). Sales were recorded mainly at Bonhams (56) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (1).

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All oil paintings results

1. 
   Calla Lilies

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 16 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 9, 2024 · Lot 1066
   $1,920≈ £1,507≈ €1,759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   The Foot of Grossmont

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 24 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 6, 2024 · Lot 65
   $3,584≈ £2,824≈ €3,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Hills of Jamacha, McGinty Mountain

   Oil · Board

   12 x 18 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 26, 2024 · Lot 83
   $1,280≈ £1,023≈ €1,195Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Early Morning in the Laguna Mountains

   Oil · Canvas

   10 x 12 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 26, 2024 · Lot 82
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Yosemite Campground

   Oil · Canvas

   13 x 9 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2024 · Lot 50
   $5,120≈ £4,128≈ €4,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   A Treetoad

   Oil · Canvas · ed. 76/1895

   13 x 9 in.

   Bonhams · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 32
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   The Foot of Grossmont

   Oil · Canvas

   18 x 24 in.

   Bonhams · Nov 8, 2023 · Lot 108
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   San Diego River at El Monte Park

   Oil · Canvas

   8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 2, 2023 · Lot 122
   $3,584≈ £2,807≈ €3,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Back Country

   Oil · Board

   6 1/8 x 9 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 2, 2023 · Lot 120
   $3,840≈ £3,008≈ €3,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Coronado

    Oil · Canvas

    7 x 11 1/2 in.

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2023 · Lot 118
    $3,584≈ £2,807≈ €3,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Mesa Grande

    Oil · Canvas

    17 x 23 3/4 in.

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2023 · Lot 117
    $4,864≈ £3,810≈ €4,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Oaks near Mussey Grade

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14 in.

    Bonhams · Apr 25, 2023 · Lot 103
    $8,925≈ £7,178≈ €8,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Desert Mountain Home

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24 in.

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 94
    $12,750≈ £10,434≈ €12,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    From the Park (Balboa Park, San Diego)

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20 in.

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 92
    $10,200≈ £8,347≈ €9,977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    The Spanish Dancer

    Oil · Board

    14 x 12in

    Bonhams · Dec 3, 2021 · Lot 141
    $893≈ £672≈ €790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Desert Dunes - Forenoon, 1933

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 11 3/4in

    Bonhams · Dec 3, 2021 · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Eucalyptus Grove - Balboa Park before the Exposition

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 14in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2021 · Lot 86
    $29,063≈ £21,731≈ €25,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Roses in Basin, circa 1925

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 15 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2021 · Lot 15
    $10,838≈ £8,103≈ €9,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    In Balboa Park

    Oil · Board

    20 x 16in

    Bonhams · Aug 3, 2021 · Lot 105
    $6,375≈ £4,578≈ €5,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    The Abandoned Road, 1931

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 3, 2021 · Lot 104
    $7,013≈ £5,036≈ €5,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Rocky Arroyo

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 109
    $5,075≈ £3,897≈ €4,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Sunset near Alpine (East of El Cajon, San Diego County)

    Oil · Canvas

    9 x 12in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 105
    $4,825≈ £3,705≈ €4,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Evening Light (Morongo Mountains, Palm Springs)

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 30in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 112
    $4,075≈ £3,370≈ €3,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Rocky Arroyo

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    A Family Reunion, 1936

    Oil · Canvas

    28 x 40in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 160
    $11,950≈ £9,283≈ €10,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Dry Arroyo

    Oil · Board

    13 inches x 18 inches

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jul 30, 2019 · Lot 230
    $2,750≈ £2,260≈ €2,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
27. 
    Cabin in the Cuyamacas, 1924

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 14in

    Bonhams · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    San Miguel from Spring Valley

    Oil · Canvas

    13 x 17in

    Bonhams · Aug 1, 2017 · Lot 76
    $3,500≈ £2,650≈ €2,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    Houses on a hill

    Oil · Canvas

    12 1/4 x 18 1/4in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2017 · Lot 126
    $3,500≈ £2,813≈ €3,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
30. 
    In the San Diego River Gorge, circa 1919

    Oil · Canvas

    27 3/4 x 36in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2017 · Lot 79
    $5,000≈ £4,019≈ €4,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Green Pasture, 1937

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 36in

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2016 · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    Kittens at play on dresser

    Oil · Canvas

    15 1/2 x 21 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2015 · Lot 2
    $1,875≈ £1,239≈ €1,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
33. 
    Gold King Mountain, evening

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2015 · Lot 37
    $4,750≈ £3,042≈ €4,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
34. 
    Silent places, desert near Morongo Mountains, near Palm Springs, circa 1924

    Oil · Canvas

    24 1/4 x 36 1/4in

    Bonhams · Apr 28, 2015 · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    Trees, San Diego Area

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 10in

    Bonhams · Sep 7, 2014 · Lot 7136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    On Mission Hills

    Oil · Canvas

    10 1/4x 14 1/4in

    Bonhams · Aug 5, 2014 · Lot 126
    $9,375≈ £5,562≈ €7,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    The light of the morning

    Oil · Canvas

    25 3/4 x 37 3/4in

    Bonhams · Aug 5, 2014 · Lot 107
    $7,500≈ £4,449≈ €5,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    Oak trees, late afternoon

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 28in

    Bonhams · Apr 8, 2014 · Lot 149
    $3,750≈ £2,244≈ €2,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    The painted gorge at Torrey Pines, 1919

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 36in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 108
    $16,250≈ £10,038≈ €12,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    Early morning above San Diego mission dam

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 19in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2012 · Lot 100
    $3,750≈ £2,330≈ €2,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Desert peaks, 1933

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Aug 7, 2012 · Lot 140
    $2,125≈ £1,356≈ €1,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Morena Lake

    Oil · Board

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Aug 7, 2012 · Lot 122
    $2,125≈ £1,356≈ €1,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Palisades in Hidden Springs Canyon

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 21, 2011 · Lot 150
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Lawson valley

    Oil · Canvas

    15 x 21in

    Bonhams · Nov 21, 2011 · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Early morning, Alpine

    Oil · Canvas

    18 x 21in

    Bonhams · Apr 6, 2011 · Lot 1150
    $3,660≈ £2,246≈ €2,559Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    Adobe near Old Town

    Oil · Canvas

    14 x 18in

    Bonhams · Aug 17, 2010 · Lot 94
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Manzanitas, near Hubbard Grove

    Oil · Canvas

    9 1/2 x 13in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2009 · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    From the Park

    Oil · Board

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2009 · Lot 113
    $7,930≈ £4,772≈ €5,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    'Cuyamaca Mountains, Gilman Point' (no. 516)

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30in

    Bonhams · Aug 3, 2009 · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
50. 
    Houses in Escondido Valley

    Oil · Canvas

    24 x 34in

    Bonhams · Aug 3, 2009 · Lot 104
    $9,760≈ £5,795≈ €6,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗

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