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# Karel Špillar (1871–1939)

Karel Špillar is a Czech artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,511. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karel Špillar sold in 2023 for $21,708, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karel Špillar work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Špillar work is $4,511.

The median Karel Špillar painting sells for $8,982 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $8,982‡ | $17,999‡ | — | 2023-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,511–$16,987‡ | $9,727‡ | $21,708 |

‡ 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 | $21,708 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,987‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Špillar worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Špillar work is $4,511. The median Karel Špillar painting sells for $8,982 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Karel Špillar's auction record is $17,999, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Špillar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karel-spillar (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.