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# Karl C. Brandner (1898–1961)

Karl C. Brandner is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $502. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Karl C. Brandner sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl C. Brandner work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl C. Brandner work is $502.

The median Karl C. Brandner painting sells for $502 across 12 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 | 13 | $502† | $2,730 | 92.3% | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $356–$583† | $446† | $700† |

† 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 | 2021 | $2,730 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $700† |

† 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 C. Brandner worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl C. Brandner work is $502. The median Karl C. Brandner painting sells for $502 across 12 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Karl C. Brandner painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl C. Brandner painting is $502. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karl C. Brandner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl C. Brandner painting is $2,730.

### What is the average price of a small Karl C. Brandner painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl C. Brandner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karl C. Brandner's auction record?

Karl C. Brandner's auction record is $2,730, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.