Karl Demetz (1909–1986)
Karl Demetz is a German artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,211. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Demetz is recorded as sold in 1994 for $3,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Demetz on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Demetz work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Demetz work is $1,211.
The median Karl Demetz painting sells for $1,400 across 7 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,400‡ | $3,500‡ | 41.2% | 2024-08-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,022–$3,300‡ | $1,600‡ | $3,500‡ |
‡ 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 | 1994 | $3,500‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $3,300‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Demetz worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Demetz work is $1,211. The median Karl Demetz painting sells for $1,400 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Demetz painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Demetz painting is $1,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Demetz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Demetz painting is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Karl Demetz's auction record?
Karl Demetz's auction record is $3,500, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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