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# Karl Bobek (1925–1992)

Karl Bobek is a German artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $723. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Bobek is recorded as sold in 2011 for $723; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Bobek work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bobek work is $723.

The median Karl Bobek sculpture sells for $723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $723‡ | $1,105 | — | 2011-06-01 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $488–$767‡ | $723‡ | $1,105 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,105 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $795‡ |

‡ 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 Bobek worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bobek work is $723. The median Karl Bobek sculpture sells for $723 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Karl Bobek's auction record is $1,105, set in 2010.

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