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# Karl Baumann (1903–1969)

Karl Baumann is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $568.

A work by Karl Baumann sold in 2025 for $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Baumann work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Baumann work is $568.

The median Karl Baumann work on paper sells for $500 across 5 lots.

The median Karl Baumann painting sells for $875 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $875 | $875 | 33.3% | 2020-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $500 | $1,560 | 55.6% | 2025-11-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,560 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $875 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $635 |

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 Baumann worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Baumann work is $568. The median Karl Baumann work on paper sells for $500 across 5 lots. The median Karl Baumann painting sells for $875 across 1 lots.

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

Karl Baumann's auction record is $1,560, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Baumann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-baumann (updated 2026-11-01).

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.