Carl Fahringer (1874–1952)
Carl Fahringer is an Austrian artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,361. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Fahringer sold in 2026 for $3,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Fahringer work is $2,361.
The median Carl Fahringer painting sells for $2,909 across 27 lots.
The median Carl Fahringer work on paper sells for $3,007 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $2,909†‡ | $11,278 | 87.1% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,007 | $10,526 | 75% | 2022-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,564‡ | $17,826 | — | 2022-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,535–$3,007‡ | $2,439‡ | $9,022 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,256–$5,714†‡ | $4,511†‡ | $11,278 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,504–$7,705 | $2,707 | $9,022 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,278 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $10,526 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,022 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,022 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Fahringer worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Fahringer work is $2,361. The median Carl Fahringer painting sells for $2,909 across 27 lots. The median Carl Fahringer work on paper sells for $3,007 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Fahringer painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Fahringer painting is $2,909. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carl Fahringer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Fahringer painting is $11,278.
What is the average price of a Carl Fahringer work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Fahringer work on paper is $3,007.
What is Carl Fahringer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Fahringer work on paper is $10,526.
What is the average price of a small Carl Fahringer painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Fahringer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Carl Fahringer painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Fahringer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carl Fahringer's auction record?
Carl Fahringer's auction record is $17,826, set in 2022.
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