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# Carl Fahringer (1874–1952)

Carl Fahringer is an Austrian artist with 207 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.

**1 Carl Fahringer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Carl Fahringer work worth?

Across 112 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) | 7 | $11,278‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl Fahringer worth?

Across 112 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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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 Fahringer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-fahringer (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.