Carlo Mense (1886–1965)
Carlo Mense is a German artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,298. 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 Carlo Mense sold in 2025 for $9,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlo Mense on OpeningBid →What is a Carlo Mense work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Mense work is $5,298.
The median Carlo Mense painting sells for $8,451 across 19 lots.
The median Carlo Mense work on paper sells for $5,298 across 10 lots.
The median Carlo Mense print sells for $343 across 6 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 | 7 | $343† | $1,008 | 85.7% | 2007-11-01 |
| Paintings | 25 | $8,451 | $59,490 | 76% | 2025-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,298 | $14,380 | 62.5% | 2024-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Carlo Mense's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $343 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $8,451, record $59,490. A typical Carlo Mense painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $282–$510† | $343† | $1,008 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,356–$30,464 | $8,806 | $59,490 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,009–$5,791 | $5,298 | $14,380 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $59,490 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $44,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $559 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlo Mense worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlo Mense work is $5,298. The median Carlo Mense painting sells for $8,451 across 19 lots. The median Carlo Mense work on paper sells for $5,298 across 10 lots. The median Carlo Mense print sells for $343 across 6 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 Carlo Mense painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Mense painting is $8,451.
What is Carlo Mense's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Mense painting is $59,490.
What is the average price of a Carlo Mense work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlo Mense work on paper is $5,298.
What is Carlo Mense's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlo Mense work on paper is $14,380.
What is the average price of a medium Carlo Mense painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlo Mense painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carlo Mense's auction record?
Carlo Mense's auction record is $59,490, set in 2009.
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