Karl-Heinz Krause (1924–2019)
Karl-Heinz Krause is a German artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $3,322. 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-Heinz Krause sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $4,124 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl-Heinz Krause on OpeningBid →What is a Karl-Heinz Krause work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl-Heinz Krause work is $3,322.
The median Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture sells for $3,362 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $3,362†‡ | $41,419 | — | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,453–$5,179†‡ | $2,735†‡ | $9,082 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,322–$10,285‡ | $3,402‡ | $12,109 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $41,419 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $33,275‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl-Heinz Krause worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl-Heinz Krause work is $3,322. The median Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture sells for $3,362 across 22 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-Heinz Krause sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture is $3,362. 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-Heinz Krause's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture is $41,419.
What is the average price of a small Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl-Heinz Krause sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,735, 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-Heinz Krause's auction record?
Karl-Heinz Krause's auction record is $41,419, set in 2021.
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