> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-anderson · updated 2026-11-03

# Karl Anderson (1874–1956)

## What is Karl Anderson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Karl Anderson at 6 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,744 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,642–$2,853, n=7). The auction record is $2,978 for Bricka (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bricka, 1952 | Silver | $2,978 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 2 | Karl Anderson (1865-1938) Lampe de table, 1865 | Karl Anderson (1865-1938) | $2,962 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | bordslampa, silver, Stockholm 1917., 1917 | Silver | $2,744 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | bordslampa, silver, Stockholm 1917., 1917 | Silver | $2,744 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | praktskål, silver, Stockholm 1916. Jugend., 1916 | Silver | $1,702 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | kaffe- och teservis, 4 delar, 1918 | Silver | $1,583 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait of Margaret Mixter as a young girl | Oil on canvas | $1,170 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | karott med lock, silver, Stockholm 1943., 1943 | Silver | $1,161 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | A large 18th century style Swedish silver tankard, 18th century | Silver tankard | $826 | Sworders | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $2,223 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,642 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Anderson is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,161. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Anderson sold in 2026 for $2,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Anderson work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Anderson work is $1,161.

The median Karl Anderson painting sells for $1,060 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,060‡ | $1,170 | — | 2020-10-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,170 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $950‡ |

‡ 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 Anderson worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Anderson work is $1,161. The median Karl Anderson painting sells for $1,060 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Karl Anderson's auction record is $2,978, set in 2026.

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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 Anderson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-anderson (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.