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# Karl Geiser (1898–1957)

Karl Geiser is a Swiss artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $485. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Geiser is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,720; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Geiser work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Geiser work is $485.

The median Karl Geiser print sells for $265 across 69 lots.

The median Karl Geiser sculpture sells for $6,661 across 43 lots.

The median Karl Geiser work on paper sells for $769 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Karl Geiser prints typically sell for $125–$308 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Karl Geiser sculptures typically sell for $3,976–$6,641 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 97 | $265† | $1,658† | 71.1% | 2024-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $769† | $1,884† | 90% | 2025-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $6,661†‡ | $29,337‡ | 95.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,540‡ | $29,337‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $125–$308† | $204† | $568† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $583–$1,014† | $833† | $1,884† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $3,976–$6,641†‡ | $5,156†‡ | $17,378‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $6,661–$12,117†‡ | $7,980†‡ | $29,337‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $29,337‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $26,005 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,884† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,658† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,236† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,023† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Geiser worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Geiser work is $485. The median Karl Geiser print sells for $265 across 69 lots. The median Karl Geiser sculpture sells for $6,661 across 43 lots. The median Karl Geiser work on paper sells for $769 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Geiser prints typically sell for $125–$308 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Karl Geiser sculptures typically sell for $3,976–$6,641 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Karl Geiser print?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Geiser print is $265. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karl Geiser's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Geiser print is $1,658. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,658 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Karl Geiser sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Geiser sculpture is $6,661. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Karl Geiser's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Geiser sculpture is $29,337. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Karl Geiser print?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Geiser print (small (under 50 cm)) is $204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Karl Geiser sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Geiser sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Karl Geiser's auction record is $29,337, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Geiser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-geiser (updated 2026-11-03).

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.