Carl (1914–1997)
Carl is a Swiss artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,996. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,689; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl on OpeningBid →What is a Carl work worth?
Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl work is $2,996.
The median Carl painting sells for $4,031 across 162 lots.
The median Carl work on paper sells for $849 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl paintings typically sell for $2,563–$6,043 (the middle half of 127 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carl work on papers typically sell for $473–$1,112 (the middle half of 40 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 216 | $4,031†‡ | $55,679‡ | 75% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $849†‡ | $2,330‡ | 69.8% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $11,426†‡ | $55,679‡ | — | 2025-11-28 |
† 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) | 15 | $798–$1,971†‡ | $1,798†‡ | $8,345‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 127 | $2,563–$6,043†‡ | $3,802†‡ | $55,679‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $6,417–$9,230†‡ | $8,770†‡ | $12,560‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $473–$1,112†‡ | $849†‡ | $2,330‡ |
† 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 | 2016 | $55,679‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,895‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,330‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,858‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl worth?
Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl work is $2,996. The median Carl painting sells for $4,031 across 162 lots. The median Carl work on paper sells for $849 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl paintings typically sell for $2,563–$6,043 (the middle half of 127 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl work on papers typically sell for $473–$1,112 (the middle half of 40 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 painting?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl painting is $4,031. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl painting is $55,679. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl work on paper is $849. 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's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl work on paper is $2,330. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carl painting?
Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,802, 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 the average price of a small Carl work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $849, 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's auction record?
Carl's auction record is $55,679, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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