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# Carl Sprinchorn (1887–1971)

Carl Sprinchorn is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,200. 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 Sprinchorn sold in 2024 for $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Sprinchorn work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Sprinchorn work is $1,200.

The median Carl Sprinchorn work on paper sells for $1,035 across 35 lots.

The median Carl Sprinchorn painting sells for $2,065 across 8 lots.

The median Carl Sprinchorn print sells for $2,200 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carl Sprinchorn work on papers typically sell for $386–$1,438 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $2,200 | $2,200 | 20% | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,065 | $11,875 | 88.9% | 2024-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $1,035†‡ | $5,250 | 77.8% | 2025-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750 | $11,875 | — | 2024-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Carl Sprinchorn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,200 with 20% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,065, record $11,875. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,750.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,792–$7,125 | $2,065 | $11,875 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $386–$1,438† | $944† | $5,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,065–$3,420‡ | $2,400‡ | $4,140 |

† 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 | 2024 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,140 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,200 |

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 Sprinchorn worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Sprinchorn work is $1,200. The median Carl Sprinchorn work on paper sells for $1,035 across 35 lots. The median Carl Sprinchorn painting sells for $2,065 across 8 lots. The median Carl Sprinchorn print sells for $2,200 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Sprinchorn work on papers typically sell for $386–$1,438 (the middle half of 26 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 Sprinchorn work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Sprinchorn work on paper is $1,035. 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 Sprinchorn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Sprinchorn work on paper is $5,250.

### What is the average price of a small Carl Sprinchorn work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Sprinchorn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Carl Sprinchorn's auction record is $11,875, set in 2024.

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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 Sprinchorn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-sprinchorn (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.