Howard Chandler Christy Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1873–1952

Howard Chandler Christy paintings have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2005 and 2026; 10 sold, a sell-through rate of 91%. The median price realised is $6kSign up free to see across 10 priced sales; the middle half sold for $3.5kSign up free to see–$12.5kSign up free to see. Forest Frolicking holds the top price on file: $26kSign up free to see at Clarke Auction Gallery (February 2026). Most results come from Bonhams (3), DuMouchelles (2) and Brunk Auctions (2).

$26,000≈ £19,034≈ €21,874Sign uprecord priceForest FrolickingClarke Auction Gallery202611auction results2005–2026years recorded91%sold$6kSign up free to seemedian price

Howard Chandler Christy paintings: key figures

Auction results: 11
Sold rate: 91%
Active at auction: 2005–2026
Median price: $6kSign up free to see
Record price: $26kSign up free to see Forest Frolicking, Clarke Auction Gallery, Feb 2026

Top auction houses: Bonhams (3), DuMouchelles (2), Brunk Auctions (2)

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All paintings results

Valley View, circa 1949
Oil · Canvas
H 30" W 35.25"
DuMouchelles · Apr 17, 2026 · Lot 1003
$8,000≈ £5,911≈ €6,781HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
Blue Water Landscape, circa 1945-1950
Oil · Canvas
H 29" W 25"
DuMouchelles · Apr 17, 2026 · Lot 1002
$16,000≈ £11,822≈ €13,563HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–20,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
Forest Frolicking
Oil · Canvas
30" h x 25 "w
Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 8, 2026 · Lot 63
$26,000≈ £19,034≈ €21,874HammerSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
45⅛ h x 30¼ w in (115 x 77 cm)
Rago Auctions · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 174
$2,540≈ £1,945≈ €2,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
The Christy Girl
Oil
29 x 19.5 in
Helmuth Stone Gallery · Aug 17, 2025 · Lot 30
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
Portrait of Nonie, 1930
Oil · Canvas
40 x 30 in. (101.5 x 76.2 cm.)
Bonhams · Aug 23, 2023 · Lot 54
$6,080≈ £4,820≈ €5,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
Portrait of Dorothy Knapp, 1924-25
Oil · Canvas
24 x 18 1/8 in. (61 x 46 cm.)
Bonhams · Aug 23, 2023 · Lot 51
$3,200≈ £2,537≈ €2,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
Portrait of a Lady
Oil · Canvas
35 x 45 in.
Brunk Auctions · Feb 8, 2020 · Lot 1325
$4,500≈ £3,476≈ €4,102HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
The Milkmaid, 1910
Oil · Canvas
70 x 35 in.
Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1694
$14,000≈ £10,902≈ €12,339HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
Point of Rocks
Oil · Board
10 1/4 in. x 7 1/4 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 30, 2016 · Lot 1293
$1,600≈ £1,095≈ €1,403HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
A Seated Lady Wearing a Feathered Hat, 1909
Oil · Canvas
36 x 31 1/4in
Bonhams · Dec 12, 2005 · Lot 10
$5,875≈ £3,322≈ €4,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗