Georg Karl Pfahler (1926–2002)
What is Georg Karl Pfahler’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 344 auction results for Georg Karl Pfahler at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $528–$18,154, n=9). The auction record is $47,016 for S-13LR (2018, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-13LR, 1967 | Acrylic on canvas | $47,016 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | DA-RB/1, 1967 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $46,011 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Doppelt zwei, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $44,100 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Ost-West-Transit K III, 1970 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Little Three Tex, 1963 | Acrylic paint | $37,800 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | M-BG, 1969 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | S-BG, 1968 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | B-SR, 1969 | Acrylic on canvas | $36,056 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Orlando II, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $35,637 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Espan Nr. 25 IV, 1978 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $33,742 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $17,679 |
| Other | 9 | $4,410 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,196 |
| Prints | 20 | $589 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $19,677 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $4,341 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,530 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 344 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Georg Karl Pfahler is a German artist with 455 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,215. 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 Georg Karl Pfahler is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,406; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georg Karl Pfahler on OpeningBid →What is a Georg Karl Pfahler work worth?
Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Karl Pfahler work is $1,215.
The median Georg Karl Pfahler print sells for $382 across 137 lots.
The median Georg Karl Pfahler painting sells for $15,236 across 109 lots.
The median Georg Karl Pfahler work on paper sells for $2,932 across 49 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Karl Pfahler prints typically sell for $288–$691 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Georg Karl Pfahler paintings typically sell for $14,495–$24,852 (the middle half of 57 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 | 162 | $382†‡ | $3,086‡ | 84.6% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 122 | $15,236†‡ | $47,016 | 89.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $2,932†‡ | $9,519‡ | 87.5% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,870 | $4,410 | — | 2024-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $35,846‡ | $47,016 | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georg Karl Pfahler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (162 lots) median $382 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (122 lots) median $15,236, record $47,016. A typical Georg Karl Pfahler painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $35,846.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $205–$583†‡ | $454†‡ | $3,086‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 110 | $288–$691†‡ | $425†‡ | $2,304 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $5,363–$18,843†‡ | $7,792†‡ | $42,382 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $14,495–$24,852†‡ | $18,699†‡ | $47,016 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $545–$1,921†‡ | $959†‡ | $2,851‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,614–$4,334‡ | $3,527‡ | $9,519‡ |
† 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 | 2018 | $47,016 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $46,011 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,519‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9,392 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,410 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,086‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,304 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georg Karl Pfahler worth?
Across 344 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Karl Pfahler work is $1,215. The median Georg Karl Pfahler print sells for $382 across 137 lots. The median Georg Karl Pfahler painting sells for $15,236 across 109 lots. The median Georg Karl Pfahler work on paper sells for $2,932 across 49 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Karl Pfahler prints typically sell for $288–$691 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Georg Karl Pfahler paintings typically sell for $14,495–$24,852 (the middle half of 57 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 Georg Karl Pfahler print?
Based on 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Karl Pfahler print is $382. 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 Georg Karl Pfahler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Karl Pfahler print is $3,086. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Georg Karl Pfahler painting?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Karl Pfahler painting is $15,236. 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 Georg Karl Pfahler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Karl Pfahler painting is $47,016.
What is the average price of a Georg Karl Pfahler work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Karl Pfahler work on paper is $2,932. 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 Georg Karl Pfahler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Karl Pfahler work on paper is $9,519. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Georg Karl Pfahler print?
Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Karl Pfahler print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $425, 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 the average price of a large Georg Karl Pfahler painting?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Georg Karl Pfahler painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,699, 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 Georg Karl Pfahler's auction record?
Georg Karl Pfahler's auction record is $47,016, set in 2018.
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