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# Karel MACHALEK (b. 1937)

Karel MACHALEK is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $879.

A work by Karel MACHALEK sold in 2023 for $1,148, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karel MACHALEK work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel MACHALEK work is $879.

The median Karel MACHALEK painting sells for $1,148 across 5 lots.

The median Karel MACHALEK work on paper sells for $137 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,148 | $2,839 | — | 2026-03-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $137 | $182 | — | 2026-03-02 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $879–$1,402 | $1,148 | $2,839 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,839 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $182 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $91 |

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 MACHALEK worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel MACHALEK work is $879. The median Karel MACHALEK painting sells for $1,148 across 5 lots. The median Karel MACHALEK work on paper sells for $137 across 2 lots.

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

Karel MACHALEK's auction record is $2,839, set in 2023.

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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.