What is a Michael Ray Charles work worth?
b. 1967 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 21 works by Michael Ray Charles with a published auction price sold between $6,250Sign up free to see and $24,130Sign up free to see, and the median is $15,000Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $13,593Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Michael Ray Charles prices by medium
- Auction results
- 21
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2010–2026
- Median price
- $15kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $87.5kSign up free to see (Forever Free) The Watermelon Party, Phillips, Sep 2020
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $17.6k–$56.7kSign up free to see | $24.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6k–$17.2kSign up free to see | $11.3kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 4 | $519–$4.6kSign up free to see | $2.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (9), Lempertz (5), Wright (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 4 | $519–$5.6kSign up free to see | $2.8kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 12 | $6.3k–$17.7kSign up free to see | $14.9kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 5 | $24.5k–$67.5kSign up free to see | $56.7kSign up free to see |
Recent Michael Ray Charles sales
- (Liberty Bros. Permanent Daily Circus) "Scratch Yo Dirt Know Yo Worth", acrylic latex, stain and copper penny on paper — $24,510Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 28, 2026
- Cut and Paste, silkscreen on hand-sewn sack paper — $125Sign up free to see, Austin Auction Gallery, Jul 12, 2024
- Black Cats Go Off, mixed media print (etching — $650Sign up free to see, Austin Auction Gallery, Jul 12, 2024
- Kissing Ass, acrylic latex, graphite and copper penny on paper — $7,560Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, May 22, 2024
- (Forever Free) Big Mama's Hot Link Heaven, acrylic latex and copper penny collage on canvas tarp with metal grommets — $24,130Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 15, 2024
- I know why the caged bird sings (Forever Free), Acrylic-latex paint and marble stain on card — $12,332Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Dec 2, 2023
- Capable Shit Happens (Forever Free), Acrylic latex paint and marble stain on card — $17,554Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Jun 7, 2023
- Havin' a Ball (Forever Free), Acrylic latex paint and marble stain on card — $14,854Sign up free to see, Lempertz, Jun 7, 2023
Questions about Michael Ray Charles prices
What is a Michael Ray Charles work worth?
Based on 21 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Michael Ray Charles have sold for a median of $15,000, and half of them sold between $6,250 and $24,130. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Michael Ray Charles sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $87,500 for “(Forever Free) The Watermelon Party” at Phillips in September 2020.
Which Michael Ray Charles medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $24,130 (9 sales).
How often do Michael Ray Charles works sell at auction?
100% of the 21 lots recorded between 2010 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Michael Ray Charles work?
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Of the 21 lots by Michael Ray Charles recorded at auction between 2010 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (100%).
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