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# Karin Kneffel (b. 1957)

## What is Karin Kneffel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Karin Kneffel at 18 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $80,627 including buyer’s premium (middle half $34,953–$162,988, n=11). The auction record is $316,770 for Untitled (2022, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $316,770 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Pflaumen, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $295,848 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Pfirsiche, 1995 | Painting | $235,126 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Äpfel, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $198,338 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $195,287 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $193,766 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | F. XIX, 1996 | Painting | $185,733 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $179,786 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | FX, 1995 | Oil paint | $167,183 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $164,287 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $50,513 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $7,959 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,176 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $138,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $43,754 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $13,119 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karin Kneffel is a German artist with 186 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,375. 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 Karin Kneffel sold in 2026 for $295,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Karin Kneffel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Karin Kneffel work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karin Kneffel work is $15,375.

The median Karin Kneffel painting sells for $44,609 across 87 lots.

The median Karin Kneffel print sells for $1,197 across 40 lots.

The median Karin Kneffel work on paper sells for $5,532 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Karin Kneffel paintings typically sell for $10,892–$19,853 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Karin Kneffel paintings typically sell for $39,675–$130,668 (the middle half of 28 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 | 45 | $1,197†‡ | $7,934‡ | 88.9% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 103 | $44,609†‡ | $316,770 | 84.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $5,532‡ | $42,274 | 72.7% | 2024-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $155,796‡ | $316,770 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Karin Kneffel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $1,197 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (103 lots) median $44,609, record $316,770. A typical Karin Kneffel painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $155,796.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $889–$2,611‡ | $1,754‡ | $6,614‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $285–$2,527†‡ | $595†‡ | $7,934‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 32 | $10,892–$19,853†‡ | $13,749†‡ | $37,147 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $39,675–$130,668‡ | $54,942‡ | $198,338 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $100,511–$164,287‡ | $134,726‡ | $316,770 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 13 | $4,421–$6,560‡ | $5,298‡ | $21,495 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $316,770 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $295,848 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $42,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,546 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,934‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,614‡ |

‡ 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 Karin Kneffel worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karin Kneffel work is $15,375. The median Karin Kneffel painting sells for $44,609 across 87 lots. The median Karin Kneffel print sells for $1,197 across 40 lots. The median Karin Kneffel work on paper sells for $5,532 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karin Kneffel paintings typically sell for $10,892–$19,853 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karin Kneffel paintings typically sell for $39,675–$130,668 (the middle half of 28 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 Karin Kneffel painting?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karin Kneffel painting is $44,609. 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 Karin Kneffel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karin Kneffel painting is $316,770.

### What is the average price of a Karin Kneffel print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karin Kneffel print is $1,197. 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 Karin Kneffel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karin Kneffel print is $7,934. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Karin Kneffel work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karin Kneffel work on paper is $5,532. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karin Kneffel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karin Kneffel work on paper is $42,274.

### What is the average price of a small Karin Kneffel painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karin Kneffel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Karin Kneffel painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karin Kneffel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $54,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karin Kneffel's auction record?

Karin Kneffel's auction record is $316,770, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.