> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karel-nel · updated 2026-11-02

# Karel Nel (b. 1955)

Karel Nel is a South African artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,699.

A work by Karel Nel sold in 2024 for $8,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karel Nel work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Nel work is $7,699.

The median Karel Nel work on paper sells for $7,230 across 6 lots.

The median Karel Nel print sells for $220 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $220 | $220 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $7,230 | $7,230 | — | 2020-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,230 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $220 |

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 Nel worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Nel work is $7,699. The median Karel Nel work on paper sells for $7,230 across 6 lots. The median Karel Nel print sells for $220 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Karel Nel's auction record is $12,088, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karel Nel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karel-nel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.