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# Karl Ferdinand Wolfe (1904–1985)

Karl Ferdinand Wolfe is an American/Mississippi artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,798.

A work by Karl Ferdinand Wolfe sold in 2006 for $2,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Ferdinand Wolfe work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Ferdinand Wolfe work is $1,798.

The median Karl Ferdinand Wolfe painting sells for $1,245 across 3 lots.

The median Karl Ferdinand Wolfe work on paper sells for $2,350 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,245 | $10,869 | 75% | 2017-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,350 | $2,350 | 33.3% | 2006-09-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $10,869 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,350 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,245 |

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 Ferdinand Wolfe worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Ferdinand Wolfe work is $1,798. The median Karl Ferdinand Wolfe painting sells for $1,245 across 3 lots. The median Karl Ferdinand Wolfe work on paper sells for $2,350 across 1 lots.

### What is Karl Ferdinand Wolfe's auction record?

Karl Ferdinand Wolfe's auction record is $10,869, set in 2006.

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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.