> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-begas · updated 2026-11-01

# Karl (1794–1854)

Karl is a German artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $11,980. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl is recorded as sold in 2024 for $14,787; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $11,980.

The median Karl painting sells for $11,980 across 3 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 | 3 | $11,980‡ | $14,787‡ | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $14,787‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,980‡ |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $11,980. The median Karl painting sells for $11,980 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl's auction record?

Karl's auction record is $14,787, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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