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# Karl Drerup (1904–2000)

Karl Drerup is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,188. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Drerup sold in 2021 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Drerup work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Drerup work is $1,188.

The median Karl Drerup painting sells for $1,000 across 6 lots.

The median Karl Drerup work on paper sells for $2,160 across 2 lots.

The median Karl Drerup sculpture sells for $1,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,000 | $1,750 | 85.7% | 2018-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,160 | $2,500 | — | 2020-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2020-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,740 | $4,740 | — | 2018-01-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$1,625 | $1,000 | $1,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,820 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,750 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,500 |

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 Drerup worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Drerup work is $1,188. The median Karl Drerup painting sells for $1,000 across 6 lots. The median Karl Drerup work on paper sells for $2,160 across 2 lots. The median Karl Drerup sculpture sells for $1,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Drerup's auction record?

Karl Drerup's auction record is $4,740, set in 2011.

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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 Drerup auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-drerup (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.