> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-neumann · updated 2026-11-02

# Carl Neumann (1833–1891)

Carl Neumann is a Danish artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,000. 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 Neumann sold in 2026 for $38,045, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Carl Neumann work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carl Neumann work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Neumann work is $4,000.

The median Carl Neumann painting sells for $4,000 across 73 lots.

The median Carl Neumann work on paper sells for $372 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Neumann paintings typically sell for $3,295–$10,183 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Carl Neumann paintings typically sell for $748–$4,000 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 102 | $4,000†‡ | $190,000† | 71.6% | 2026-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $372†‡ | $2,121† | 50% | 2016-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $155,000† | $190,000† | — | 1997-12-02 |

† 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) | 29 | $748–$4,000†‡ | $1,610†‡ | $16,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $3,295–$10,183†‡ | $7,197†‡ | $140,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $14,000–$70,000†‡ | $20,000†‡ | $190,000† |

† 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 | $190,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $170,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,121† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $372‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl Neumann worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Neumann work is $4,000. The median Carl Neumann painting sells for $4,000 across 73 lots. The median Carl Neumann work on paper sells for $372 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Neumann paintings typically sell for $3,295–$10,183 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl Neumann paintings typically sell for $748–$4,000 (the middle half of 29 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 Neumann painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Neumann painting is $4,000. 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 Neumann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Neumann painting is $190,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $190,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Carl Neumann painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Neumann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,197, 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 Neumann painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Neumann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,610, 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 Neumann's auction record?

Carl Neumann's auction record is $190,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $190,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Neumann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-neumann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.