Charles Sheeler Tempera Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1883–1965

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Charles Sheeler tempera paintings between 2016 and 2026, of which 2 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $52,500 to $58,050, with a median of $55,275 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $58,050 for “Old Abandoned Mill” at Phillips in 2026.

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All tempera paintings results

1. 
   Old Abandoned Mill, 1948

   Tempera · Paper

   image 7 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (18.7 x 19.1 cm) sheet 8 x 8 5/8 in. (20.3 x 21.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 21, 2026 · Lot 222
   $58,050≈ £43,256≈ €50,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Barn Decorations (Hex Signs), 1959

   Tempera · Other support

   6 1/2 x 9 1/2in, image; 11 1/8 x 14 1/8in, plexi

   Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 30
   $52,500≈ £39,438≈ €44,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Barn Decorations (Hex Signs), 1959

   Tempera · Other support

   6 1/2 x 9 1/2in, image; 11 1/8 x 14 1/8in, plexi

   Bonhams · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 88
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗

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