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# 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 sold in 2026 for $3,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

## 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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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 Rüdell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-rudell (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.