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# Karl Hügin (1887–1963)

Karl Hügin is a Swiss artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,639. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Hügin sold in 2026 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Hügin work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hügin work is $1,639.

The median Karl Hügin painting sells for $3,048 across 1 lots.

The median Karl Hügin work on paper sells for $1,639 across 1 lots.

The median Karl Hügin print sells for $211 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 | $211 | $211 | — | 2017-06-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,048 | $3,048 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,639‡ | $1,639‡ | — | 2012-12-05 |

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

Karl Hügin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $211. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,048, record $3,048. A typical Karl Hügin painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,639‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $211 |

‡ 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 Hügin worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hügin work is $1,639. The median Karl Hügin painting sells for $3,048 across 1 lots. The median Karl Hügin work on paper sells for $1,639 across 1 lots. The median Karl Hügin print sells for $211 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Karl Hügin's auction record is $3,048, set in 2026.

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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.