Charles M. Schulz Auction Prices and Value Guide

Charles M. Schulz auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 928 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Charles M. Schulz
Source records
928
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Charles M. Schulz

Charles Monroe Schulz (1922–2000), nicknamed "Sparky," was an American cartoonist and the creator of Peanuts, one of the most influential and widely syndicated comic strips in history. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Schulz launched Peanuts in 1950 and wrote and drew every panel himself for nearly fifty years until his death in Santa Rosa, California. The strip introduced characters including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and Woodstock, becoming a fixture of global popular culture through newspapers, television specials, books, and an extensive licensing program. Schulz received numerous honors during his lifetime, and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa preserves his legacy. His studio, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, continues to manage the Peanuts brand. Original Peanuts strip art by Schulz is collected by institutions and private collectors worldwide.

ink and paper comic strip artoriginal comic strip drawingsCharlie BrownSnoopyPeanuts comic strip characters

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Schulz's work in the form of original daily comic strip drawings (typically four panels in black ink on paper), original Sunday comic strip pages (larger multi-panel layouts, sometimes in color), preparatory sketches and drawings, signed limited-edition prints, and licensed merchandise such as books, posters, and animation cels. Original strip art is the primary category of interest for fine-art and cartoon-art collectors, while signed prints and books represent a more accessible segment of the market.

Market and appraisal context

Charles M. Schulz's original artwork maintains a well-established and active secondary market spanning nearly two decades of recorded auction activity (2007–2026). Appraisily's auction index tracks 80 lots, of which 46 carry realized prices. The price distribution is notably wide: the minimum recorded price is $60, the 25th percentile is $280, the median is $600, the 75th percentile reaches $8,000, and the maximum is $29,900. This dispersion reflects the broad range of Schulz material that appears at auction—from lower-value signed reproductions and books to five-figure original strip art. Original daily and Sunday comic strip drawings, particularly those featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown, command the strongest prices. A published Charlie Brown sketch realized $8,000 at Material Culture (2024), a two-work Snoopy set brought $6,500 at Bonhams (2024), and an original daily comic strip sold for $18,400 at Illustration House (2007). Mid-range lots include signed lithographs ($1,800 at DuMouchelles, 2023), framed Peanuts strips ($2,700 at Old Kinderhook, 2024), and individual signed works at Clarke Auction Gallery ($1,100, 2024). Lower-price results typically correspond to signed books, prints, or minor memorabilia. Liquidity is moderate: two lots appeared in the most recent 12 months and five in the prior 12 months. Named auction houses include Bonhams, Swann Auction Galleries, Illustration House, Material Culture, Finarte, and Alexander Historical Auctions, indicating participation from both major international houses and specialist illustration dealers.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • original comic strip drawings
  • ink and paper comic strip art
  • original illustration and sketch art
  • signed limited-edition lithographs and prints
  • signed books and memorabilia

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • Licensed reproductions, posters, and merchandise are widely available and generally carry little value unless from a limited authenticated edition.
  • Attribution should be confirmed for unsigned works, as Schulz's studio employed assistants for certain non-strip projects.
  • The Peanuts licensing program is extensive; collectors should distinguish between original hand-drawn strip art and mass-produced licensed goods.
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Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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