Charles Alston Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1907–1977

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Charles Alston paintings between 2019 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75% sell-through). Prices realised range from $25,000 to $215,900, with a median of $95,250 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $215,900 for “Black and White #7” at Phillips in 2024.

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1. 
   A Place in the Sun, circa 1953

   Oil · Canvas

   36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 77
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Family #6

   Oil · Canvas

   40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 26, 2025 · Lot 148
   $95,250≈ £71,322≈ €81,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Black and White #7, 1961

   Oil · Canvas

   45 x 54 in. (114.3 x 137.2 cm)

   Phillips · May 15, 2024 · Lot 140
   $215,900≈ £171,091≈ €199,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Summer Afternoon, 1951

   Oil · Canvas

   18" high x 24" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 10, 2019 · Lot 27
   $25,000≈ £19,175≈ €22,234HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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