Charles Oliver Murray Auction Prices and Value Guide
Charles Oliver Murray auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 938 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Charles Oliver Murray auction prices: quick answer
Charles Oliver Murray auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Charles Oliver Murray
- Source records
- 938
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Charles Oliver Murray
Charles Oliver Murray (1842–1923) was a Scottish etcher, illustrator, and painter born in Denholm, Roxburghshire. Active in London and South Croydon, Murray was a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers (R.E.) and contributed to the revival of painter-etching in late Victorian Britain. His practice spanned original etchings and reproductive printmaking, and his work appears in major public collections including the Tate. Murray is listed in Bénézit's Dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres and Johnson and Greutzner's Dictionary of British Artists. His prints and works on paper circulate regularly at auction, making him a familiar name in the British prints market.
etchingprintmakingpaintingillustration
Common works and media
Murray's most commonly encountered works are etchings on paper, including landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects. He produced both original etchings as a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and reproductive prints after other artists' compositions. Illustrations for published volumes also appear in the market. Works are typically modestly sized plates and are found in 19th-century British print sales and works-on-paper auctions.
Market and appraisal context
Charles Oliver Murray's market is characterized by modest but consistent activity at UK regional auction houses. Appraisily tracks 6 auction lots spanning 2012–2025, with 3 priced sales ranging from £20 to £60 GBP (approximately $20–$60 USD). The median realized price across priced lots is approximately $45. Sales cluster at John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers, Capes Dunn & Co., and Hoch LTD., all regional UK houses specializing in works on paper and traditional British art. Liquidity is low: only 1 lot appeared in the most recent 12-month period, and 0 in the prior 12 months. The market for Murray's work is accessible rather than high-end, consistent with the broader Victorian reproductive-print segment. Works are typically etchings—both original compositions and reproductive plates—sold in prints and works-on-paper sales.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- etching
- printmaking
- painting
- illustration
Value drivers
- [object Object]
Appraisal caveats
- Murray produced both original etchings and reproductive plates; collectors should distinguish between the two when evaluating works.
- With nearly 1,000 auction records tracked, the artist has consistent but modest market presence; values tend to be accessible rather than high-end.
- Only 3 of 6 tracked lots have published realized prices, limiting the reliability of price-range estimates.
- Recent auction activity is sparse (1 lot in the last 12 months, 0 in the prior 12 months), so current market sentiment is difficult to gauge.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Tate museum or university
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
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 Oliver Murray 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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