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# J E Karnec (1865–1934)

J E Karnec is an Austrian artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,695. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J E Karnec sold in 1995 for $1,695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J E Karnec work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J E Karnec work is $1,695.

The median J E Karnec painting sells for $1,695 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,695† | $1,777 | — | 2011-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $1,777 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $1,695 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a J E Karnec worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J E Karnec work is $1,695. The median J E Karnec painting sells for $1,695 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J E Karnec's auction record?

J E Karnec's auction record is $1,777, set in 1995.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “J E Karnec auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-e-karnec (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.