> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-c-graf · updated 2026-11-01

# Carl C. Graf

Carl C. Graf is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl C. Graf sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl C. Graf work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl C. Graf work is $2,400.

The median Carl C. Graf painting sells for $2,408 across 26 lots.

The median Carl C. Graf work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl C. Graf paintings typically sell for $1,818–$3,611 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 27 | $2,408† | $6,000† | 96.3% | 2025-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,250† | $2,250† | — | 2021-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,150–$4,350† | $1,775† | $5,300† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,818–$3,611† | $2,832† | $6,000† |

† 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 | 2017 | $6,000† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,300† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,250† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 C. Graf worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl C. Graf work is $2,400. The median Carl C. Graf painting sells for $2,408 across 26 lots. The median Carl C. Graf work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl C. Graf paintings typically sell for $1,818–$3,611 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Carl C. Graf painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl C. Graf painting is $2,408. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl C. Graf's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl C. Graf painting is $6,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Carl C. Graf painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl C. Graf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl C. Graf's auction record?

Carl C. Graf's auction record is $6,000, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl C. Graf auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-c-graf (updated 2026-11-01).

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.