Ida Karskaya (1906–1990)
What is Ida Karskaya’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Ida Karskaya at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $629 including buyer’s premium (middle half $442–$784, n=11). The auction record is $7,273 for Untitled (2021, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Gouache on paper | $7,273 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Mexico, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $6,528 | Ader | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION OVALE, 1968 | Huile avec rehauts de pastel sur toile | $2,878 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled | Collage, acrylique, papier et gouache sur papier | $2,694 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | Lili, Lolo & Lulu, 1970 | Huile sur toile | $2,640 | Ader | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1967 | Mixed media on paper | $1,304 | Tajan | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Peinture sur toile avec un carnet de nombreux petits dessins, 1975 | Encre sur papier | $1,303 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Manteau, 1974 | Technique mixte et collage sur toile | $1,169 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled | Mixed media on paper | $1,043 | Tajan | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Ca suffit | Technique mixte et collage sur carton | $1,021 | Tajan | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $702 |
| Other | 35 | $528 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,025 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $739 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $511 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Ida Karskaya is a French artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $570. 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 Ida Karskaya sold in 2026 for $867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Karskaya work is $570.
The median Ida Karskaya work on paper sells for $597 across 34 lots.
The median Ida Karskaya print sells for $280 across 6 lots.
The median Ida Karskaya painting sells for $648 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ida Karskaya work on papers typically sell for $287–$798 (the middle half of 23 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 | 6 | $280†‡ | $768‡ | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $648†‡ | $6,528 | — | 2024-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $597†‡ | $7,273 | 94.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,703 | $7,273 | — | 2023-02-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ida Karskaya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $280. Paintings (5 lots) median $648, record $6,528. A typical Ida Karskaya painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,703.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $287–$798†‡ | $474†‡ | $1,524† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,273 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,878 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $768‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $667 |
‡ 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 Ida Karskaya worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Karskaya work is $570. The median Ida Karskaya work on paper sells for $597 across 34 lots. The median Ida Karskaya print sells for $280 across 6 lots. The median Ida Karskaya painting sells for $648 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ida Karskaya work on papers typically sell for $287–$798 (the middle half of 23 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 Ida Karskaya work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Karskaya work on paper is $597. 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 Ida Karskaya's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Karskaya work on paper is $7,273.
What is the average price of a small Ida Karskaya work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ida Karskaya work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $474, 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 Ida Karskaya's auction record?
Ida Karskaya's auction record is $7,273, set in 2021.
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