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# Karl Abel

Karl Abel is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $246. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Abel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $260; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Abel work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Abel work is $246.

The median Karl Abel painting sells for $102 across 7 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 | 10 | $102‡ | $345‡ | 70% | 2026-07-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $345‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $260‡ |

‡ 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 Karl Abel worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Abel work is $246. The median Karl Abel painting sells for $102 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Abel's auction record?

Karl Abel's auction record is $345, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Abel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-abel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.