> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karel-hajek · updated 2026-11-01

# Karel (1900–1978)

Karel is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,485.

A work by Karel sold in 2012 for $2,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karel work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel work is $1,485.

The median Karel photograph sells for $1,485 across 14 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 15 | $1,485 | $2,969 | 93.3% | 2012-03-15 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,229–$1,818 | $1,485 | $2,969 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $2,969 |
| Photography | 2012 | $2,254 |

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 Karel worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel work is $1,485. The median Karel photograph sells for $1,485 across 14 lots.

### What is the average price of a Karel photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karel photograph is $1,485.

### What is Karel's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karel photograph is $2,969.

### What is the average price of a small Karel photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karel photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Karel's auction record?

Karel's auction record is $2,969, set in 2012.

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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, “Karel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karel-hajek (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.