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# Carl-Heinz Kliemann (1924–2016)

Carl-Heinz Kliemann is a German artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $544. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl-Heinz Kliemann is recorded as sold in 2018 for $687; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work is $544.

The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann print sells for $507 across 44 lots.

The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann work on paper sells for $544 across 13 lots.

The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann painting sells for $1,141 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Heinz Kliemann prints typically sell for $338–$730 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 70 | $507‡ | $2,677‡ | 62.9% | 2023-06-09 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,141‡ | $1,479 | 50% | 2021-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $544‡ | $1,352‡ | 65% | 2019-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,359‡ | $2,677‡ | — | 2016-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Carl-Heinz Kliemann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $507 with 62.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,141, record $1,479. A typical Carl-Heinz Kliemann painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,359.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $336–$725‡ | $454‡ | $2,497‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $338–$730‡ | $507‡ | $2,677‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $499–$794‡ | $612‡ | $1,352‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,677‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,497‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,352‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,202‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,202‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,141 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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-Heinz Kliemann worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work is $544. The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann print sells for $507 across 44 lots. The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann work on paper sells for $544 across 13 lots. The median Carl-Heinz Kliemann painting sells for $1,141 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Heinz Kliemann prints typically sell for $338–$730 (the middle half of 30 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-Heinz Kliemann print?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Heinz Kliemann print is $507. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl-Heinz Kliemann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Heinz Kliemann print is $2,677. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work on paper is $544. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl-Heinz Kliemann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Heinz Kliemann work on paper is $1,352. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Carl-Heinz Kliemann print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl-Heinz Kliemann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $507, 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 small Carl-Heinz Kliemann print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl-Heinz Kliemann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl-Heinz Kliemann's auction record?

Carl-Heinz Kliemann's auction record is $2,677, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.