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# Carl Ludwig Fahrbach (1835–1902)

Carl Ludwig Fahrbach is a German artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,709. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Ludwig Fahrbach is recorded as sold in 2017 for $2,693; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach work is $1,709.

The median Carl Ludwig Fahrbach painting sells for $2,233 across 19 lots.

The median Carl Ludwig Fahrbach work on paper sells for $1,183 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,233‡ | $9,322‡ | 95% | 2023-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,183‡ | $1,900‡ | — | 2008-04-02 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,233–$3,781‡ | $3,496‡ | $9,322‡ |

‡ 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 | 2003 | $9,322‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $466‡ |

‡ 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 Ludwig Fahrbach worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach work is $1,709. The median Carl Ludwig Fahrbach painting sells for $2,233 across 19 lots. The median Carl Ludwig Fahrbach work on paper sells for $1,183 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach painting is $2,233. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Ludwig Fahrbach's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Ludwig Fahrbach painting is $9,322. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Carl Ludwig Fahrbach's auction record?

Carl Ludwig Fahrbach's auction record is $9,322, set in 2003. 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 Ludwig Fahrbach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-ludwig-fahrbach (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.