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# 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.

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

## 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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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 Demetz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-demetz (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.