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# Karl Horst Hödicke (1938–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Karl Horst Hödicke at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,231 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,866–$46,748, n=21). The auction record is $205,359 for Tageszeiten (2023, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tageszeiten, 1977 | Dispersion on canvas, 4 parts | $205,359 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Bhf. Zoo, 1981 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $151,364 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Tageszeiten, 1977 | Dispersion on canvas, 4 parts | $150,349 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Kleiner Polenmarkt, 1989 | Acrylic on canvas | $82,692 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Einstürzende Neubauten, 1984 | Synthetic resin on canvas | $78,826 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Auf der Dachterrasse, 1979 | Synthetic resin on canvas | $71,425 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Nordatlantik in der Wanne, 1985 | Polyesterharz auf Leinwand | $65,087 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Penthouse, 1979 | Jeweils Öl auf Leinwand | $52,950 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Ampelsprung. Der Kapitalist zeigt freudig erregt Max Ernst Berlin, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas | $47,601 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Szene nach dem Unfall, 1984 | Polyesterharz auf Leinwand | $46,748 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $27,476 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $34,023 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $10,482 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Horst Hödicke is a German artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $11,047. 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 Horst Hödicke sold in 2026 for $151,364, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Karl Horst Hödicke works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Karl Horst Hödicke work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Horst Hödicke work is $11,047.

The median Karl Horst Hödicke painting sells for $26,491 across 49 lots.

The median Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper sells for $2,919 across 20 lots.

The median Karl Horst Hödicke print sells for $757 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Karl Horst Hödicke paintings typically sell for $21,617–$47,174 (the middle half of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $757 | $4,355 | — | 2019-06-29 |
| Paintings | 50 | $26,491 | $205,359 | 98% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,919† | $5,752 | — | 2026-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $30,273 | $30,273 | — | 2025-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $150,349 | $205,359 | — | 2025-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Karl Horst Hödicke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $757. Paintings (50 lots) median $26,491, record $205,359. A typical Karl Horst Hödicke painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $150,349.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $757–$3,797 | $757 | $4,355 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,798–$14,804 | $10,990 | $41,643 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $21,617–$47,174 | $36,957 | $205,359 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,308–$3,557† | $3,027† | $5,752 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $205,359 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $151,364 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $30,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $3,797 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,679† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,504† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Horst Hödicke worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Horst Hödicke work is $11,047. The median Karl Horst Hödicke painting sells for $26,491 across 49 lots. The median Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper sells for $2,919 across 20 lots. The median Karl Horst Hödicke print sells for $757 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Karl Horst Hödicke paintings typically sell for $21,617–$47,174 (the middle half of 35 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 Horst Hödicke painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Horst Hödicke painting is $26,491.

### What is Karl Horst Hödicke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Horst Hödicke painting is $205,359.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper is $2,919. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper is $5,752.

### What is the average price of a large Karl Horst Hödicke painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Karl Horst Hödicke painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $36,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Horst Hödicke work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karl Horst Hödicke's auction record?

Karl Horst Hödicke's auction record is $205,359, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.