> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-malchin · updated 2026-11-01

# Carl Malchin (1838–1923)

Carl Malchin is a German artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $8,384. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Malchin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $12,473; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Malchin work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Malchin work is $8,384.

The median Carl Malchin painting sells for $8,384 across 8 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 | 11 | $8,384‡ | $12,473‡ | 72.7% | 2025-05-16 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $8,977–$10,367‡ | $9,291‡ | $12,473‡ |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $12,473‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,367 |

‡ 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 Malchin worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Malchin work is $8,384. The median Carl Malchin painting sells for $8,384 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carl Malchin painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Malchin painting is $8,384. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl Malchin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Malchin painting is $12,473. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Carl Malchin's auction record?

Carl Malchin's auction record is $12,473, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Malchin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-malchin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.