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# Karl Bodmer (1809–1893)

Karl Bodmer is a Swiss artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Bodmer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,062 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Bodmer work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bodmer work is $1,000.

The median Karl Bodmer print sells for $1,000 across 117 lots.

The median Karl Bodmer work on paper sells for $420 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Bodmer prints typically sell for $808–$2,312 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Karl Bodmer prints typically sell for $423–$1,800 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 142 | $1,000†‡ | $19,550 | 82.4% | 2026-05-02 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $420† | $4,750† | 83.3% | 2022-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $6,000† | $24,246 | — | 2025-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $423–$1,800†‡ | $988†‡ | $4,250† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $808–$2,312† | $1,500† | $12,075 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $19,550 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $12,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,750† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $490 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bodmer worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bodmer work is $1,000. The median Karl Bodmer print sells for $1,000 across 117 lots. The median Karl Bodmer work on paper sells for $420 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Bodmer prints typically sell for $808–$2,312 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Karl Bodmer prints typically sell for $423–$1,800 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Karl Bodmer print?

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Bodmer print is $1,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Karl Bodmer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Bodmer print is $19,550.

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Bodmer print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Bodmer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Karl Bodmer print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Bodmer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Karl Bodmer's auction record is $24,246, set in 1999.

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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 Bodmer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-bodmer-2 (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.