Karl Hubbuch (1891–1979)
Karl Hubbuch is a German artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $772. 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 Hubbuch sold in 2026 for $2,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Hubbuch on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Hubbuch work worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hubbuch work is $772.
The median Karl Hubbuch work on paper sells for $1,049 across 93 lots.
The median Karl Hubbuch print sells for $533 across 51 lots.
The median Karl Hubbuch painting sells for $13,134 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hubbuch work on papers typically sell for $461–$1,122 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hubbuch prints typically sell for $393–$1,493 (the middle half of 42 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 | 76 | $533†‡ | $45,275 | 67.1% | 2022-12-07 |
| Paintings | 17 | $13,134‡ | $124,281 | 58.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 159 | $1,049†‡ | $35,062‡ | 58.5% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $35,062‡ | $124,281 | — | 2020-07-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Hubbuch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $533 with 67.1% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $13,134, record $124,281. A typical Karl Hubbuch painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $35,062.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $393–$1,493†‡ | $531†‡ | $14,937 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $485–$1,793‡ | $1,086‡ | $45,275 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $10,274–$75,983‡ | $13,134‡ | $124,281 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $461–$1,122†‡ | $648†‡ | $27,141 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,246–$6,727‡ | $2,398‡ | $35,062‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $124,281 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $78,602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $45,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $35,062‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $27,141 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $14,937 |
‡ 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 Hubbuch worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hubbuch work is $772. The median Karl Hubbuch work on paper sells for $1,049 across 93 lots. The median Karl Hubbuch print sells for $533 across 51 lots. The median Karl Hubbuch painting sells for $13,134 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hubbuch work on papers typically sell for $461–$1,122 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hubbuch prints typically sell for $393–$1,493 (the middle half of 42 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 Hubbuch work on paper?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hubbuch work on paper is $1,049. 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 Hubbuch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hubbuch work on paper is $35,062. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Hubbuch print?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hubbuch print is $533. 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 Hubbuch's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hubbuch print is $45,275.
What is the average price of a Karl Hubbuch painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hubbuch painting is $13,134. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Hubbuch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hubbuch painting is $124,281.
What is the average price of a small Karl Hubbuch work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Hubbuch work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $648, 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 Hubbuch print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Hubbuch print (small (under 50 cm)) is $531, 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 Hubbuch's auction record?
Karl Hubbuch's auction record is $124,281, set in 2005.
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