Carl Fischer (1887–1962)
Carl Fischer is a Danish artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $569. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Fischer sold in 2026 for $1,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Fischer on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Fischer work worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Fischer work is $569.
The median Carl Fischer painting sells for $744 across 79 lots.
The median Carl Fischer work on paper sells for $295 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Fischer paintings typically sell for $429–$1,665 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Fischer paintings typically sell for $281–$987 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 108 | $744† | $17,000† | 73.1% | 2026-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $295†‡ | $1,007† | 75.9% | 2025-08-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,000† | $17,000† | — | 1997-09-25 |
† 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) | 21 | $281–$987† | $496† | $4,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $429–$1,665† | $803† | $17,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $200–$359† | $317† | $730 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $156–$408†‡ | $297†‡ | $565 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $17,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $15,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,007† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $730 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Fischer worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Fischer work is $569. The median Carl Fischer painting sells for $744 across 79 lots. The median Carl Fischer work on paper sells for $295 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Fischer paintings typically sell for $429–$1,665 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl Fischer paintings typically sell for $281–$987 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Fischer painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Fischer painting is $744. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Fischer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Fischer painting is $17,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Carl Fischer work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Fischer work on paper is $295. 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 Fischer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Fischer work on paper is $1,007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,007 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Carl Fischer painting?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Fischer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Carl Fischer painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Fischer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl Fischer's auction record?
Carl Fischer's auction record is $17,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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