Carl Gustav Carus (1789–1869)
Carl Gustav Carus is a German artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $32,491. 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 Gustav Carus sold in 2026 for $63,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Gustav Carus work is $32,491.
The median Carl Gustav Carus painting sells for $36,000 across 15 lots.
The median Carl Gustav Carus work on paper sells for $22,439 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $36,000†‡ | $131,617 | 93.8% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $22,439‡ | $32,491 | — | 2020-11-14 |
† 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 | $8,874–$60,523†‡ | $29,813†‡ | $92,057 |
† 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 | 2002 | $131,617 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $92,057 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,491 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $22,439 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Gustav Carus worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Gustav Carus work is $32,491. The median Carl Gustav Carus painting sells for $36,000 across 15 lots. The median Carl Gustav Carus work on paper sells for $22,439 across 3 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 Gustav Carus painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Gustav Carus painting is $36,000. 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 Gustav Carus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Gustav Carus painting is $131,617.
What is the average price of a small Carl Gustav Carus painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Gustav Carus painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,813, 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 Gustav Carus's auction record?
Carl Gustav Carus's auction record is $244,899, set in 2023.
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