Adolf Karpellus (1869–1919)
Adolf Karpellus is an Austrian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $805. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Adolf Karpellus is recorded as sold in 2025 for $924; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adolf Karpellus on OpeningBid →What is a Adolf Karpellus work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Karpellus work is $805.
The median Adolf Karpellus print sells for $975 across 15 lots.
The median Adolf Karpellus work on paper sells for $293 across 1 lots.
The median Adolf Karpellus photograph sells for $1,690 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $975 | $2,160 | 71.4% | 2023-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $293† | $293† | 50% | 2026-04-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,690 | $1,690 | — | 2013-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $750–$1,062 | $1,062 | $2,160 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $780–$1,134 | $890 | $1,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,750 |
| Photography | 2013 | $1,690 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $293† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adolf Karpellus worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Karpellus work is $805. The median Adolf Karpellus print sells for $975 across 15 lots. The median Adolf Karpellus work on paper sells for $293 across 1 lots. The median Adolf Karpellus photograph sells for $1,690 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Adolf Karpellus print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Karpellus print is $975.
What is Adolf Karpellus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Karpellus print is $2,160.
What is the average price of a large Adolf Karpellus print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adolf Karpellus print (large (over 120 cm)) is $890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Adolf Karpellus's auction record?
Adolf Karpellus's auction record is $2,160, set in 2012.
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