Karl Heffner (1849–1925)
Karl Heffner is a German artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $935. 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 Heffner is recorded as sold in 2025 for $984; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Heffner on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Heffner work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Heffner work is $935.
The median Karl Heffner painting sells for $989 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Heffner paintings typically sell for $892–$2,253 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $989†‡ | $17,625 | 63.8% | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,723‡ | $17,625 | — | 2007-05-24 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $433–$729†‡ | $504†‡ | $1,800‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $892–$2,253†‡ | $1,832†‡ | $5,723 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,224–$3,326†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $17,625 |
† 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 | 2000 | $17,625 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,723 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Heffner worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Heffner work is $935. The median Karl Heffner painting sells for $989 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Heffner paintings typically sell for $892–$2,253 (the middle half of 24 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 Heffner painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Heffner painting is $989. 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 Heffner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Heffner painting is $17,625.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Heffner painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Heffner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,832, 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 the average price of a small Karl Heffner painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Heffner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $504, 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 Heffner's auction record?
Karl Heffner's auction record is $17,625, set in 2000.
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