> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-buchner · updated 2026-11-03

# Carl (1921–2003)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Carl at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $243 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$416, n=18). The auction record is $10,342 for Gibraltar (2011, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibraltar | Oil on canvas | $10,342 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 2 | A Harlequin with a Mandolin | Acrylic on canvas | $9,547 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 3 | A Rocky Gorge | Oil on canvas | $8,315 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Landscape with a Mosque in the Background | Oil on board | $5,140 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 5 | Young Man | Oil on board | $4,406 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 6 | Ecce Homo | Oil on board | $2,634 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Girl with Red Hair | Oil on board | $1,489 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Clown in Blù; Clown Playing a Mandolin | Oil on paper | $1,442 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 9 | A Seated Woman | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,338 | Strauss and Co | May 2011 |
| 10 | Boy with Red Hat | Mixed media with charcoal on paper | $1,105 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $905 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $386 |
| Other | 6 | $178 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,773 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $621 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl is a South African artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $560. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl sold in 2026 for $711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl work is $560.

The median Carl painting sells for $808 across 67 lots.

The median Carl work on paper sells for $452 across 21 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $808† | $10,342 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $452† | $1,105 | 95.5% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,547 | $10,342 | — | 2012-11-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $385–$905† | $611† | $1,489 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,520–$8,931 | $5,140 | $10,342 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $237–$627† | $419† | $724 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $10,342 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,105 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $724 |

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 worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl work is $560. The median Carl painting sells for $808 across 67 lots. The median Carl work on paper sells for $452 across 21 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Carl painting?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl painting is $808. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl painting is $10,342.

### What is the average price of a Carl work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl work on paper is $452. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl work on paper is $1,105.

### What is the average price of a small Carl painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl's auction record?

Carl's auction record is $10,342, set in 2011.

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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 auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-buchner (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.