Eli Karpel (1916–1998)
Eli Karpel is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $933. 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 Eli Karpel sold in 2025 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eli Karpel on OpeningBid →What is a Eli Karpel work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Karpel work is $933.
The median Eli Karpel sculpture sells for $850 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $850† | $2,000† | — | 2026-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $760–$1,126† | $850† | $2,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eli Karpel worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Karpel work is $933. The median Eli Karpel sculpture sells for $850 across 7 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 Eli Karpel's auction record?
Eli Karpel's auction record is $2,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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