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# Karl Heinz Essig (b. 1935)

Karl Heinz Essig is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $5,070. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Heinz Essig sold in 2011 for $7,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Heinz Essig work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Heinz Essig work is $5,070.

The median Karl Heinz Essig painting sells for $13,940 across 1 lots.

The median Karl Heinz Essig work on paper sells for $2,014 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 5 | $13,940 | $13,940 | 20% | 2010-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,014‡ | $2,014‡ | — | 2012-06-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $13,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,014‡ |

‡ 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 Heinz Essig worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Heinz Essig work is $5,070. The median Karl Heinz Essig painting sells for $13,940 across 1 lots. The median Karl Heinz Essig work on paper sells for $2,014 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Heinz Essig's auction record?

Karl Heinz Essig's auction record is $13,940, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.