Carl Rüdell (1852–1939)
Carl Rüdell is a German artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,455. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Rüdell is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,839; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Rüdell on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Rüdell work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Rüdell work is $1,455.
The median Carl Rüdell work on paper sells for $2,444 across 32 lots.
The median Carl Rüdell painting sells for $1,921 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Rüdell work on papers typically sell for $1,100–$6,250 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 7 | $1,921 | $5,890 | 42.9% | 2023-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $2,444‡ | $14,000‡ | 69.6% | 2024-01-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,750‡ | $14,000‡ | — | 1993-10-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,100–$6,250‡ | $2,218‡ | $14,000‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $14,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $9,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,890 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,921 |
‡ 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 Rüdell worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Rüdell work is $1,455. The median Carl Rüdell work on paper sells for $2,444 across 32 lots. The median Carl Rüdell painting sells for $1,921 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Rüdell work on papers typically sell for $1,100–$6,250 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carl Rüdell work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Rüdell work on paper is $2,444. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Rüdell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Rüdell work on paper is $14,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Carl Rüdell work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Rüdell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Rüdell's auction record?
Carl Rüdell's auction record is $14,000, set in 1993. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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