# Charles Arthur Arnoldi artist context and auction value notes

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Profile generated: 2026-05-06T22:59:13.613Z
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## Artist identity

- Birth date: 1946-04-10
- Nationality: American
- Common media: Painting (oil, acrylic, mixed media), Sculpture (wood, metal), Printmaking (lithography, screenprinting)

## 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.

## 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-house-backed market evidence

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.

### Appraisal notes

When appraising a Charles Arnoldi work, Appraisily would combine the 29-lot auction record base with specifics provided by the collector: high-resolution photographs, exact dimensions, confirmed medium (oil, acrylic, mixed media on canvas; wood or metal sculpture; lithograph or screenprint on paper), signature and edition information, date of execution, condition report, and any available provenance or exhibition history. The record set shows that medium is the single strongest price differentiator—unique paintings and mixed-media pieces at Christie's and LAMA achieved $5,040–$17,625, while editioned prints at Bonhams and regional houses clustered between $350 and $3,660. For prints, edition size, numbering, and whether the work is signed are critical value factors. For unique works, scale, date, and exhibition or publication history can meaningfully shift value. Comparable lots would be selected by matching medium, dimensions, period, and sale venue tier. The relatively small recent volume (one lot in 24 months) means a qualified appraiser should also consider current gallery asking prices and private-sale comparables alongside the public auction record.

### Valuation 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
- Scale and period: larger canvases and works from the 1980s–1990s mixed-media period appear to outperform smaller or later works, though the sample is limited
- Edition and signature: for prints, signed and numbered examples from Bonhams' Contemporary Prints and Multiples sales ranged $915–$3,660; unsigned or open-edition prints trade lower
- Condition and provenance: museum exhibition history (MoMA permanent collection) and documented provenance can support valuation
- Dedication or benefit status: a signed benefit print (Skinner, 2010, "FOR PASADENA BENEFIT") realized only $385, suggesting dedication-inscribed works may not carry the same premium as standard editions

### Collector notes

- Arnoldi's auction market is broad but thinly traded at the top end. Collectors considering a purchase should know that unique mixed-media and painted works are relatively scarce at auction—only a handful have appeared in the past decade—and that results at specialist houses like Los Angeles Modern Auctions and Christie's set the ceiling. Prints are far more commonly available and represent an accessible entry point, with Bonhams' 2010 sale showing five lots in a single session. If you own an Arnoldi work and are considering sale, a unique painting or sculpture would benefit from placement at a major or specialist contemporary-art saleroom (Christie's, Bonhams, Heritage, or LAMA) where comparable results exist. For prints, multiple regional houses have handled Arnoldi editions, so consignment choice is less critical. The thin recent volume means any new listing may stand out, but also that price benchmarks should be weighted toward the 2007–2016 cluster of sales. Always verify medium, dimensions, signature, and condition before using any auction result as a comparable.

### Market caveats

- 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.
- Only one lot appeared in the 24 months ending March 2026, limiting the reliability of recent-price trend analysis.
- Most lots lack detailed medium, dimension, and edition-size metadata in the source records; price dispersion ($350–$17,625) likely reflects medium and format differences rather than volatile market swings.
- Invaluable-sourced lot listings may represent estimates or buyer's premiums rather than hammer prices; individual lot pages should be consulted for confirmation.
- No gallery or dealer price list was available in the source pack; retail and private-sale prices may differ materially from auction results.
- Arnoldi is a living artist (born 1946) with possible ongoing studio production; new work or gallery representation may affect the market independently of historical auction results.
- Category assignments (e.g., "Post-War and Contemporary Art," "Prints and Multiples") are drawn from the existing artist profile and observed auction-sale titles rather than from standardized catalogue notes.

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## Appraisily data basis

Appraisily artist pages combine artist identity research with auction records, auction-house context, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when those records are available. Identity data on this page is drawn from the Museum of Modern Art, the Library of Congress, the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, Wikidata, and the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History.

## Sources

- Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84039240
- The Museum of Modern Art: https://www.moma.org/artists/4
- RKD: https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/103350
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1063584
- Getty Vocabulary Program: https://vocab.getty.edu/page/ulan/500027998
- VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/53082345/
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Arnoldi