Charles Sebree

Charles Sebree

American · 1914–1985 · Painter, Photographer

Charles Sebree (1914–1985) was an American painter and playwright best known for his involvement in Chicago's black arts scene of the 1930s and 1940s. (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Charles Sebree, Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie, 1950, oil and mixed media on cardboardPortrait of Gertrude AbercrombieToomey & Co. · $4,445≈ £3,300≈ €3,765Sign up to see
  2. Charles Sebree, figure, oil on MasonitefigureRago Auctions · $3,750≈ £3,169≈ €3,464Sign up to see
  3. Charles Sebree, UntitledUntitledRago Auctions · $1,625≈ £1,269≈ €1,473Sign up to see

Charles Sebree’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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Charles Sebree, Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie, 1950, oil and mixed media on cardboard
Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie, 1950
Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026
$4,445Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, Potter's Place, c. 1965, gouache and beeswax with pigment on paper laid down on illustration board
Potter's Place, c. 1965
Wright · Jul 30, 2020
$1,430Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, figure, oil on Masonite
figure
Rago Auctions · Mar 25, 2020
$3,750Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, Untitled
Untitled
Rago Auctions · Nov 9, 2019
$1,500Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, Untitled
Untitled
Rago Auctions · Nov 9, 2019
$1,625Sign up free to see
Portrait
Brunk Auctions · Jul 13, 2018
$700Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, Day Out, Gouache and pencil sketch of a Dandy in fancy outfit including black hat and a striped tuxedo
Day Out
James D. Julia · Jan 26, 2005
$1,150Sign up free to see
Charles Sebree, Little Prince, 1950, Oil
Little Prince, 1950
Circle Auction · Feb 24, 2023
Charles Sebree, Day Out, Gouache and pencil sketch of a Dandy in fancy outfit including black hat and a striped tuxedo
Day Out
James D. Julia · Aug 27, 2004

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