Charles Arthur Arnoldi Auction Prices and Value Guide
Charles Arthur Arnoldi auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 609 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Charles Arthur Arnoldi auction prices: quick answer
Charles Arthur Arnoldi auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Charles Arthur Arnoldi
- Source records
- 609
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Charles Arthur Arnoldi
Charles Arthur Arnoldi (born April 10, 1946, Dayton, Ohio) is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who has been active in Los Angeles since the late 1960s. Also known as Chuck Arnoldi, he studied at the Chouinard Art Institute and built a multidisciplinary practice spanning painting, sculpture, and printmaking. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and is documented in major institutional authority files including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, the Library of Congress Name Authority File, VIAF, and the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History. Arnoldi's career extends over five decades, and his work continues to circulate in American and international auction markets. Collectors most frequently encounter his prints, mixed-media paintings, and sculptural pieces at sale.
Painting (oil, acrylic, mixed media)Sculpture (wood, metal)Printmaking (lithography, screenprinting)Abstract and geometric compositions
Common works and media
Arnoldi's output includes oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, mixed-media works on canvas and paper, wood and metal sculpture, and limited-edition prints such as lithographs and screenprints. His imagery often centers on abstract and geometric compositions with bold color fields, layered forms, and textured surfaces. Monotypes, works on paper, and collaborative print projects from his long career in Los Angeles may also appear in appraisal and auction contexts.
Market and appraisal context
Charles Arnoldi's work has a well-documented auction history spanning over two decades, with 29 recorded lots (23 with published prices) dating from December 2003 through March 2026. Realized prices range from $350 for a lithograph at Main Auction Galleries (2019) to $17,625 at the top end, with a median of $2,500 and an interquartile range of $915–$5,625. His work has sold at major international houses including Christie's (New York, 2007: two "Index" lots at $10,200 each and two "Untitled" works at $5,040 each) and Bonhams (2010 Prints and Multiples sale: five lots ranging $915–$3,660), as well as through specialist regional salerooms such as Los Angeles Modern Auctions (lots ranging $1,000–$10,625 between 2011 and 2015), Heritage Auctions ($3,750 for a 1989 mixed-media work in 2016), and Skinner ($385 for a signed benefit print in 2010). The strongest prices are associated with unique paintings and mixed-media works sold at Christie's and LAMA, while prints and multiples form the volume base at lower price points. Liquidity is moderate: only one lot appeared in the most recent 12 months (Fine Estate Inc., $1,900, March 2026), and none in the prior 12 months, suggesting a thin but active market rather than a high-turnover one.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Prints and Multiples
- Painting (oil, acrylic, mixed media)
- Sculpture (wood, metal)
- Printmaking (lithography, screenprinting)
Value drivers
- Medium: unique paintings and sculptures generally carry higher values than prints or multiples
- Edition and signature: signed and numbered prints form a significant portion of the auction market
- Provenance and exhibition history: institutional holdings (e.g., MoMA) can support valuation
- Dimensions, date of execution, and condition are material factors
- Medium: unique paintings and mixed-media works command the highest prices ($5,040–$17,625 at Christie's and LAMA); lithographs and screenprints trade in the $350–$3,660 range
- Auction-house tier: Christie's and Bonhams results anchor the upper market; regional houses (Fine Estate Inc., South Bay Auctions, Main Auction Galleries) typically realize lower prices
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include major auction-house catalogue notes; auction categories are inferred from institutional classification and artist medium.
- Arnoldi is a living artist with continued market activity; recent sale results should be consulted for current valuation.
- No price-range or trend data was available in the collected sources; do not infer market trajectory.
- Auction data reflects 29 lots (23 priced) drawn from Appraisily's auction-record index derived from public auction feeds; this is not a complete catalogue raisonné of all Arnoldi sales worldwide.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- RKD library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Charles Arthur Arnoldi worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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