> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-liner-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-liner-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.