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# BUCHHOLZ, KARL (1849–1889)

BUCHHOLZ, KARL is a German artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,391. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BUCHHOLZ, KARL is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,129; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BUCHHOLZ, KARL work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUCHHOLZ, KARL work is $2,391.

The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting sells for $2,875 across 17 lots.

The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL work on paper sells for $1,213 across 6 lots.

The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL print sells for $547 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $547‡ | $547‡ | — | 2023-11-29 |
| Paintings | 24 | $2,875‡ | $12,343‡ | 70.8% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,213‡ | $8,450‡ | 66.7% | 2024-11-29 |

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

BUCHHOLZ, KARL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $547. Paintings (24 lots) median $2,875, record $12,343. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,559–$3,558‡ | $2,714‡ | $6,154‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,186–$8,605‡ | $6,559‡ | $12,343‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $781–$1,769‡ | $1,213‡ | $8,450‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,343‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,450‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,129‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,906‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $547‡ |

‡ 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 BUCHHOLZ, KARL worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BUCHHOLZ, KARL work is $2,391. The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting sells for $2,875 across 17 lots. The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL work on paper sells for $1,213 across 6 lots. The median BUCHHOLZ, KARL print sells for $547 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting is $2,875. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BUCHHOLZ, KARL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting is $12,343. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BUCHHOLZ, KARL painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,714, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BUCHHOLZ, KARL's auction record?

BUCHHOLZ, KARL's auction record is $12,343, set in 2017. 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, “BUCHHOLZ, KARL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-buchholz (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.