Carl Locher (1851–1915)
Carl Locher is a Danish artist with 240 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,907. 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 Locher sold in 2026 for $11,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Locher on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Locher work worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Locher work is $3,907.
The median Carl Locher painting sells for $4,200 across 150 lots.
The median Carl Locher print sells for $220 across 10 lots.
The median Carl Locher work on paper sells for $422 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Locher paintings typically sell for $2,993–$9,750 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Locher paintings typically sell for $1,268–$4,227 (the middle half of 58 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 | 21 | $220†‡ | $1,004‡ | 47.6% | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 203 | $4,200†‡ | $60,000† | 73.9% | 2026-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $422†‡ | $892‡ | 66.7% | 2016-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $26,000† | $60,000† | — | 2005-02-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Locher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $220 with 47.6% sell-through. Paintings (203 lots) median $4,200, record $60,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Carl Locher painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $26,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $253–$423†‡ | $359†‡ | $425‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,268–$4,227†‡ | $2,334†‡ | $26,514† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $2,993–$9,750†‡ | $5,035†‡ | $38,755† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $10,104–$15,557† | $11,836† | $60,000† |
† 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 | 1997 | $60,000† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $38,755† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,004‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $892‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $483 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $425‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Locher worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Locher work is $3,907. The median Carl Locher painting sells for $4,200 across 150 lots. The median Carl Locher print sells for $220 across 10 lots. The median Carl Locher work on paper sells for $422 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Locher paintings typically sell for $2,993–$9,750 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl Locher paintings typically sell for $1,268–$4,227 (the middle half of 58 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 Locher painting?
Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Locher painting is $4,200. 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 Locher's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Locher painting is $60,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Carl Locher print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Locher print is $220. 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 Locher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Locher print is $1,004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Locher painting?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Locher painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,035, 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 Locher painting?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Locher painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,334, 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 Locher's auction record?
Carl Locher's auction record is $60,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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