Karel Černý (1910–1960)
Karel Černý is a Czech artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $37,181. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karel Černý is recorded as sold in 2026 for $297,309; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Černý work is $37,181.
The median Karel Černý painting sells for $52,608 across 17 lots.
The median Karel Černý work on paper sells for $26,604 across 2 lots.
The median Karel Černý print sells for $867 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $867 | $867 | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 17 | $52,608‡ | $755,967‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $26,604‡ | $34,100 | — | 2018-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $334,872‡ | $755,967‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karel Černý's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $867. Paintings (17 lots) median $52,608, record $755,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Karel Černý painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $334,872.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $23,834–$91,651‡ | $47,222‡ | $404,559 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $755,967‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $404,559 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $34,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $19,107‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $867 |
‡ 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 Karel Černý worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Černý work is $37,181. The median Karel Černý painting sells for $52,608 across 17 lots. The median Karel Černý work on paper sells for $26,604 across 2 lots. The median Karel Černý print sells for $867 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karel Černý painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karel Černý painting is $52,608. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karel Černý's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karel Černý painting is $755,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Karel Černý painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karel Černý painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karel Černý's auction record?
Karel Černý's auction record is $755,967, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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