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# 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 $73,654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Blechen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-blechen (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.