> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-hauk · updated 2026-11-02

# Karl Hauk (1898–1974)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Karl Hauk at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $949 including buyer’s premium (middle half $748–$1,856, n=27). The auction record is $42,104 for Dolly (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolly, 1930 | Oil on cardboard | $42,104 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Linzer Altstadt, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $20,446 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Bay in Croatia, c. 1930 | Oil on cardboard | $20,025 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Lying nude, 1930 | Oil on cardboard | $17,974 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Saint Sebastian, 1922 | Oil/cardboard | $12,986 | Widder Auktionen | May 2023 |
| 6 | Klarer Wintertag (Öl auf festem Karton), 1919 | Öl auf festem Karton | $8,891 | Dorotheum | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled | — | $8,107 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 8 | Sitzender Akt, 1930 | Öl/Leinwand 91 x 78 cm | $7,949 | Widder Auktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Nude in the moonlight, 1930 | Oil/cardboard | $6,278 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Standing female nude | Öl/Karton 68,6 x 47,7 cm | $4,569 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,859 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,124 |
| Other | 12 | $927 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $1,883 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,054 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Hauk is an Austrian artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,159. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Hauk sold in 2026 for $7,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Hauk work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hauk work is $1,159.

The median Karl Hauk painting sells for $1,854 across 19 lots.

The median Karl Hauk work on paper sells for $949 across 18 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 | 20 | $1,854 | $42,104 | 95% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $949 | $2,323 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,446 | $42,104 | — | 2020-12-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,180–$1,740 | $1,523 | $1,859 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,683–$19,512 | $9,632 | $42,104 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $758–$984 | $927 | $1,159 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $953–$1,944 | $1,159 | $2,323 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $42,104 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $20,446 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,323 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,318 |

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 Hauk worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hauk work is $1,159. The median Karl Hauk painting sells for $1,854 across 19 lots. The median Karl Hauk work on paper sells for $949 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Karl Hauk painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hauk painting is $1,854.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hauk painting is $42,104.

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hauk work on paper is $949.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hauk work on paper is $2,323.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Hauk painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Karl Hauk's auction record is $42,104, 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 Hauk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-hauk (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.