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# Karel Klinkenberg (1852–1924)

Karel Klinkenberg is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $22,229.

A work by Karel Klinkenberg sold in 2019 for $39,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karel Klinkenberg work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Klinkenberg work is $22,229.

The median Karel Klinkenberg painting sells for $29,142 across 18 lots.

The median Karel Klinkenberg work on paper sells for $4,298 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $29,142 | $101,350 | 85.7% | 2020-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,298 | $6,111 | — | 2019-04-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $14,741–$30,785 | $30,447 | $69,292 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,316–$40,825 | $26,707 | $101,350 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $101,350 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $69,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $6,111 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,298 |

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 Klinkenberg worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Klinkenberg work is $22,229. The median Karel Klinkenberg painting sells for $29,142 across 18 lots. The median Karel Klinkenberg work on paper sells for $4,298 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Karel Klinkenberg painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karel Klinkenberg painting is $29,142.

### What is Karel Klinkenberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karel Klinkenberg painting is $101,350.

### What is Karel Klinkenberg's auction record?

Karel Klinkenberg's auction record is $101,350, set in 2010.

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

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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.