Karl Bovin (1907–1985)
Karl Bovin is a Danish artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,878. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Bovin sold in 2012 for $4,586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bovin work is $1,878.
The median Karl Bovin painting sells for $1,878 across 65 lots.
The median Karl Bovin work on paper sells for $340 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Bovin paintings typically sell for $1,108–$5,029 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $1,878† | $43,587† | 76.5% | 2012-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $340† | $816† | 84.6% | 2012-08-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,270† | $43,587† | — | 2011-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $621–$1,442† | $778† | $3,346 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $1,108–$5,029† | $2,803† | $43,587† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $204–$350† | $280† | $480† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $43,587† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $11,701† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $816† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $671 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Bovin worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Bovin work is $1,878. The median Karl Bovin painting sells for $1,878 across 65 lots. The median Karl Bovin work on paper sells for $340 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Bovin paintings typically sell for $1,108–$5,029 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Karl Bovin painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Bovin painting is $1,878. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Bovin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Bovin painting is $43,587. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $43,587 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Karl Bovin work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Bovin work on paper is $340. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Bovin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Bovin work on paper is $816. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $816 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Karl Bovin painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Bovin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,803, 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 Bovin painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Bovin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Bovin's auction record?
Karl Bovin's auction record is $43,587, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $43,587 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Karl Bovin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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