Carl Wuermer (1900–1983)
Carl Wuermer is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,542. 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 Wuermer sold in 2025 for $13,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Wuermer on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Wuermer work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wuermer work is $2,542.
The median Carl Wuermer painting sells for $2,585 across 25 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Wuermer paintings typically sell for $2,158–$4,313 (the middle half of 22 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 | 31 | $2,585†‡ | $13,500 | 80.6% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,158–$4,313†‡ | $2,458†‡ | $11,258 |
† 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 | 2025 | $13,500 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,258 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Wuermer worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wuermer work is $2,542. The median Carl Wuermer painting sells for $2,585 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Wuermer paintings typically sell for $2,158–$4,313 (the middle half of 22 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 Wuermer painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wuermer painting is $2,585. 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 Wuermer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wuermer painting is $13,500.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Wuermer painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Wuermer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,458, 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 Wuermer's auction record?
Carl Wuermer's auction record is $13,500, set in 2025.
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