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# 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.

## What is a Karl Bovin work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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).

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