Karel Vaca (1919–1989)
Karel Vaca is a Czech artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,853. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karel Vaca sold in 2023 for $14,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karel Vaca on OpeningBid →What is a Karel Vaca work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Vaca work is $6,853.
The median Karel Vaca painting sells for $6,853 across 8 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $6,853‡ | $10,800‡ | — | 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) | 7 | $5,110–$10,201‡ | $8,163‡ | $10,800‡ |
‡ 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 | $10,800‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $10,434‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karel Vaca worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karel Vaca work is $6,853. The median Karel Vaca painting sells for $6,853 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Karel Vaca's auction record?
Karel Vaca's auction record is $14,024, set in 2023.
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