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# Karl Hagemeister (1848–1933)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Karl Hagemeister at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $26,377–$67,002, n=15). The auction record is $249,987 for Waldweiher (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldweiher, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $249,987 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Birken im Herbst am Bachlauf, 1908 | Mixed media on canvas | $235,702 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Uferlandschaft mit Kiefern und Seerosen (Schwielowsee), 1900 | Mixed media on canvas | $197,064 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Bewegte See mit gischtenden Wellenkämmen, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $159,167 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Verschneiter Birkenwald an einem Bachlauf, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $138,836 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Sanddornstrauch an der Meeresküste, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $125,339 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Märkische Landschaft (Der Wentorfgraben zwischen Caputh und Geltow), 1908 | Pastel on canvas | $123,182 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Woge, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $100,784 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Havellandschaft mit Bachlauf und Birken, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $96,883 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Silberpappeln (Märkische Uferlandschaft), 1902 | Oil on canvas | $96,883 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $39,209 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $8,246 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $83,559 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $28,497 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Hagemeister is a German artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $23,458. 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 Hagemeister sold in 2026 for $79,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Karl Hagemeister works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Karl Hagemeister work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hagemeister work is $23,458.

The median Karl Hagemeister painting sells for $37,227 across 72 lots.

The median Karl Hagemeister work on paper sells for $4,060 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Hagemeister paintings typically sell for $15,912–$48,569 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Hagemeister work on papers typically sell for $1,227–$24,636 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 83 | $37,227‡ | $249,987 | 86.7% | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $4,060†‡ | $92,438 | 85.4% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $149,002 | $249,987 | — | 2025-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 51 | $15,912–$48,569‡ | $24,188‡ | $197,064 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $48,093–$98,834‡ | $85,946‡ | $249,987 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $964–$1,362‡ | $1,123‡ | $8,577 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,227–$24,636†‡ | $4,068†‡ | $92,438 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $249,987 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $197,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $92,438 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $79,879 |

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 Hagemeister worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hagemeister work is $23,458. The median Karl Hagemeister painting sells for $37,227 across 72 lots. The median Karl Hagemeister work on paper sells for $4,060 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Hagemeister paintings typically sell for $15,912–$48,569 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Hagemeister work on papers typically sell for $1,227–$24,636 (the middle half of 29 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 Hagemeister painting?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hagemeister painting is $37,227. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Hagemeister's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hagemeister painting is $249,987.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hagemeister work on paper is $4,060. 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 Hagemeister's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hagemeister work on paper is $92,438.

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Hagemeister painting?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Hagemeister painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Hagemeister work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,068, 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 Hagemeister's auction record?

Karl Hagemeister's auction record is $249,987, set in 2020.

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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 Hagemeister auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-hagemeister (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.