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# Karl Haendel (b. 1976)

## What is Karl Haendel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Karl Haendel at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,613 including buyer’s premium (middle half $711–$2,012, n=6). The auction record is $9,444 for New York Cartoon Drawing #8 (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Cartoon Drawing #8, 2004 | Charcoal | $9,444 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | 2nd Question Mark | Pencil on paper in artist's frame | $8,125 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Whopper, 2006 | Graphite | $8,125 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | Untitled (I Need Work), 2007 | Graphite | $5,625 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 5 | New Yorker Cartoon Drawing #6, 2004 | Graphite | $5,250 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |
| 6 | The Plebian Group: (i) Headlines #7; (ii) Abstract (fuzzy diagonal #3) [Negative]; (iii) Trapeze #2, 2007 | (i) graphite on paper (ii) unique chromogenic print (iii) graphite on paper | $5,250 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 7 | 1990's Phone, 2017 | Graphite on paper | $3,276 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Shackleton #14, 2008 | Graphite | $2,794 | Rago Arts | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Shackleton #4, 2008 | Pencil on Arches | $2,048 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 10 | Whopper, 2006 | Graphite on paper | $1,987 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,987 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,618 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Haendel is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,946.

A work by Karl Haendel sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Haendel work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Haendel work is $1,946.

The median Karl Haendel work on paper sells for $2,017 across 17 lots.

The median Karl Haendel painting sells for $1,186 across 2 lots.

The median Karl Haendel photograph sells for $2,720 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,186 | $1,310 | 50% | 2023-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,017 | $9,444 | 85% | 2026-05-27 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,720 | $5,250 | 50% | 2024-11-01 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,496–$3,276 | $2,048 | $9,444 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,612–$6,688 | $1,987 | $8,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $9,444 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,125 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,310 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,063 |
| Photography | 2024 | $189 |

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 Haendel worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Haendel work is $1,946. The median Karl Haendel work on paper sells for $2,017 across 17 lots. The median Karl Haendel painting sells for $1,186 across 2 lots. The median Karl Haendel photograph sells for $2,720 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Karl Haendel work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Haendel work on paper is $2,017.

### What is Karl Haendel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Haendel work on paper is $9,444.

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

Karl Haendel's auction record is $9,444, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Haendel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-haendel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.