Carl Kessler (1876–1968)
Carl Kessler is a German artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $917. 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 Kessler sold in 2026 for $1,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Kessler work is $917.
The median Carl Kessler work on paper sells for $537 across 4 lots.
The median Carl Kessler painting sells for $650 across 1 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 | 1 | $650 | $650 | — | 2022-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $537† | $3,759 | 80% | 2021-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,894‡ | $5,924 | — | 2019-11-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $656† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $650 |
† 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 Kessler worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Kessler work is $917. The median Carl Kessler work on paper sells for $537 across 4 lots. The median Carl Kessler painting sells for $650 across 1 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 Carl Kessler's auction record?
Carl Kessler's auction record is $5,924, set in 2017.
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