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# Karen Kilimnik (b. 1957)

## What is Karen Kilimnik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Karen Kilimnik at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,332–$23,662, n=14). The auction record is $532,283 for Prince Albrecht at Home at the Castle on School Break (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Albrecht at Home at the Castle on School Break, 1998 | Painting | $532,283 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | The Devil's Mark | — | $167,824 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Rudolph Appearing on Stage in 1999 for Christmas, 1999 | Painting | $130,835 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | Night | — | $120,158 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Master Hare, 6:45 p.m., 1997 | Oil paint | $113,400 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | The 1700's - Dinner Soirée, 2000 | Painting | $107,100 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Steed and Peel | — | $78,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 8 | Home of the Dewdrop Fairy, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $71,694 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | The Countryside, The Poor Cottage Girl with Dog & Pitcher, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $67,925 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Bewitched | — | $61,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $22,919 |
| Other | 17 | $20,000 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $7,011 |
| Prints | 8 | $911 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $17,946 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $8,494 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karen Kilimnik is an American artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,625. 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 Karen Kilimnik sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karen Kilimnik work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karen Kilimnik work is $15,625.

The median Karen Kilimnik painting sells for $25,400 across 44 lots.

The median Karen Kilimnik work on paper sells for $7,037 across 29 lots.

The median Karen Kilimnik print sells for $722 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Karen Kilimnik paintings typically sell for $21,590–$67,925 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Karen Kilimnik work on papers typically sell for $6,000–$17,018 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $722‡ | $3,250 | 81.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 46 | $25,400‡ | $532,283 | 95.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $7,037† | $51,530 | 93.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,701 | $17,712 | — | 2023-08-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $125,496 | $532,283 | — | 2024-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Karen Kilimnik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $722 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $25,400, record $532,283. A typical Karen Kilimnik painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $125,496.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $522–$1,377‡ | $722‡ | $1,682 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $11,043–$25,400‡ | $16,510‡ | $48,260 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $21,590–$67,925‡ | $33,020‡ | $532,283 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,969–$8,244† | $2,614† | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $6,000–$17,018 | $8,754 | $51,530 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $532,283 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $130,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $51,530 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $37,754 |
| Photography | 2023 | $17,712 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,250 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,682 |

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 Karen Kilimnik worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karen Kilimnik work is $15,625. The median Karen Kilimnik painting sells for $25,400 across 44 lots. The median Karen Kilimnik work on paper sells for $7,037 across 29 lots. The median Karen Kilimnik print sells for $722 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karen Kilimnik paintings typically sell for $21,590–$67,925 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karen Kilimnik work on papers typically sell for $6,000–$17,018 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 the average price of a Karen Kilimnik painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karen Kilimnik painting is $25,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karen Kilimnik's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karen Kilimnik painting is $532,283.

### What is the average price of a Karen Kilimnik work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karen Kilimnik work on paper is $7,037. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karen Kilimnik's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karen Kilimnik work on paper is $51,530.

### What is the average price of a Karen Kilimnik print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karen Kilimnik print is $722. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karen Kilimnik's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karen Kilimnik print is $3,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Karen Kilimnik painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karen Kilimnik painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Karen Kilimnik work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karen Kilimnik work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Karen Kilimnik's auction record?

Karen Kilimnik's auction record is $532,283, set in 2011.

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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, “Karen Kilimnik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karen-kilimnik (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.