> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-holty · updated 2026-11-01

# Carl Holty (1900–1973)

## What is Carl Holty’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Carl Holty at 9 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,160–$10,240, n=5). The auction record is $75,600 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil on canvas | $75,600 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Winter Night, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Blue Progression, 1900 | Oil on Masonite | $23,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (Blue, White, Orange) | Oil on canvas | $15,360 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Clybourn II, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Under the Tree, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $12,065 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Gray Day, 1900 | Oil on board | $10,240 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Abstract Composition | Oil on particle board | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1900 | Oil on canvas | $5,980 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled, (#9), 1900 | Oil on canvas laid to Masonite | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $4,320 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,238 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,360 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,781 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Holty is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,775. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Holty sold in 2025 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Holty work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Holty work is $2,775.

The median Carl Holty painting sells for $4,200 across 19 lots.

The median Carl Holty work on paper sells for $1,372 across 12 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $4,200† | $75,600 | 95% | 2024-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,372† | $3,600 | 92.3% | 2024-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,250–$4,500† | $2,812† | $6,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,095–$24,838 | $18,175 | $75,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250–$3,600† | $2,750† | $3,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $75,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,600 |

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 Holty worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Holty work is $2,775. The median Carl Holty painting sells for $4,200 across 19 lots. The median Carl Holty work on paper sells for $1,372 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Carl Holty painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Holty painting is $4,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl Holty's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Holty painting is $75,600.

### What is the average price of a Carl Holty work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Holty work on paper is $1,372. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl Holty's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Holty work on paper is $3,600.

### What is Carl Holty's auction record?

Carl Holty's auction record is $75,600, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Holty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-holty (updated 2026-11-01).

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.