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# Carl Dahl (1813–1882)

Carl Dahl is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,004. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Dahl sold in 2026 for $11,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Dahl work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Dahl work is $1,004.

The median Carl Dahl painting sells for $11,610 across 5 lots.

The median Carl Dahl sculpture sells for $1,008 across 1 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 | 8 | $11,610† | $40,000† | 62.5% | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,008 | $1,008 | — | 2024-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $40,000† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,470 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,008 |

† 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 Dahl worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Dahl work is $1,004. The median Carl Dahl painting sells for $11,610 across 5 lots. The median Carl Dahl sculpture sells for $1,008 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl Dahl's auction record?

Carl Dahl's auction record is $40,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Dahl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-dahl (updated 2026-11-02).

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.