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# Carl Auböck III

## What is Carl Auböck III’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Carl Auböck III at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $915 including buyer’s premium (middle half $832–$998, n=6). The auction record is $1,200 for Bottle openers model 4687, set of six (2026, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottle openers model 4687, set of six | Austria, c. 1955 stainless steel, leather, rosewood, resin | $1,200 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Bookends model 5403, pair, circa 1975 | Austria, c. 1975 nickel-plated iron | $998 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2026 |
| 3 | Bookends model 5403, pair, 1975 | Nickel-plated iron | $998 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 4 | Bookends, 1975 | Nickel-plated steel | $832 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 5 | Bookends, circa 1975 | Austria, c. 1975 nickel-plated steel | $832 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2026 |
| 6 | Salt and pepper shakers model 6031, pair, circa 1970 | Austria, c. 1970 carved and painted wood | $576 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Cutting Board and Knife, 1924 | Mahogany, steel, raffia, leather | $375 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 8 | Cutting Board and Knife, circa 1950 | — | $375 | Christie's | May 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $832 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $832 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Auböck III is an Austrian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $354. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Auböck III sold in 2026 for $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Auböck III work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Auböck III work is $354.

The median Carl Auböck III sculpture sells for $1,705 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,705‡ | $2,833‡ | — | 2026-09-18 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,833‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $576 |

‡ 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 Carl Auböck III worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Auböck III work is $354. The median Carl Auböck III sculpture sells for $1,705 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Auböck III's auction record?

Carl Auböck III's auction record is $4,029, set in 2026. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Auböck III auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-aubock-iii (updated 2026-11-03).

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.