Carl Blechen (1798–1840)
Carl Blechen is a German artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $22,812. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Blechen sold in 2026 for $45,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Blechen on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Blechen work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Blechen work is $22,812.
The median Carl Blechen painting sells for $26,480 across 7 lots.
The median Carl Blechen work on paper sells for $8,951 across 3 lots.
The median Carl Blechen print sells for $43,234 across 1 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 | 1 | $43,234 | $43,234 | — | 2014-05-24 |
| Paintings | 11 | $26,480‡ | $73,654 | 63.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,951 | $22,812 | 75% | 2018-09-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Blechen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $43,234. Paintings (11 lots) median $26,480, record $73,654.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,333–$30,570‡ | $19,999‡ | $45,665 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $73,654 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $45,665 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $43,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $22,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,951 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Blechen worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Blechen work is $22,812. The median Carl Blechen painting sells for $26,480 across 7 lots. The median Carl Blechen work on paper sells for $8,951 across 3 lots. The median Carl Blechen print sells for $43,234 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carl Blechen painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Blechen painting is $26,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Blechen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Blechen painting is $73,654.
What is Carl Blechen's auction record?
Carl Blechen's auction record is $73,654, set in 2026.
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