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# Karl Holmqvist (b. 1964)

Karl Holmqvist is a Swedish artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,213.

A work by Karl Holmqvist sold in 2023 for $4,788, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Holmqvist work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Holmqvist work is $3,213.

The median Karl Holmqvist painting sells for $1,512 across 6 lots.

The median Karl Holmqvist sculpture sells for $11,875 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,512 | $13,386 | 85.7% | 2024-08-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,875 | $11,875 | — | 2019-11-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,386–$6,000 | $1,638 | $13,386 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,386 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,000 |

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 Holmqvist worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Holmqvist work is $3,213. The median Karl Holmqvist painting sells for $1,512 across 6 lots. The median Karl Holmqvist sculpture sells for $11,875 across 1 lots.

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

Karl Holmqvist's auction record is $13,386, set in 2021.

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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.