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# C Göran Karlsson (b. 1944)

C Göran Karlsson is an artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $422. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by C Göran Karlsson sold in 2026 for $876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a C Göran Karlsson work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C Göran Karlsson work is $422.

The median C Göran Karlsson print sells for $115 across 23 lots.

The median C Göran Karlsson painting sells for $1,346 across 19 lots.

The median C Göran Karlsson work on paper sells for $263 across 11 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $115‡ | $398‡ | 79.3% | 2026-09-14 |
| Paintings | 27 | $1,346‡ | $5,468‡ | 70.4% | 2024-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $263‡ | $1,460‡ | 91.7% | 2024-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,394‡ | $5,468‡ | — | 2021-05-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

C Göran Karlsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $115 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $1,346, record $5,468. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical C Göran Karlsson painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,394.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $70–$110‡ | $94‡ | $123‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $94–$223‡ | $128‡ | $398‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $438–$792‡ | $589‡ | $1,094‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,346–$2,104‡ | $1,896‡ | $5,468‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,486–$2,626‡ | $1,936‡ | $3,606 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $222–$297‡ | $248‡ | $610‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,468‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,606 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,460‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $646 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $398‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $380‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a C Göran Karlsson worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a C Göran Karlsson work is $422. The median C Göran Karlsson print sells for $115 across 23 lots. The median C Göran Karlsson painting sells for $1,346 across 19 lots. The median C Göran Karlsson work on paper sells for $263 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a C Göran Karlsson print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C Göran Karlsson print is $115. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is C Göran Karlsson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C Göran Karlsson print is $398. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a C Göran Karlsson painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C Göran Karlsson painting is $1,346. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is C Göran Karlsson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C Göran Karlsson painting is $5,468. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a C Göran Karlsson work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a C Göran Karlsson work on paper is $263. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is C Göran Karlsson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a C Göran Karlsson work on paper is $1,460. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium C Göran Karlsson print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium C Göran Karlsson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is C Göran Karlsson's auction record?

C Göran Karlsson's auction record is $5,468, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.