Karl J. Priebe (1914–1976)
Karl J. Priebe is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,982.
A work by Karl J. Priebe sold in 2026 for $69,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl J. Priebe on OpeningBid →What is a Karl J. Priebe work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl J. Priebe work is $1,982.
The median Karl J. Priebe painting sells for $2,193 across 19 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $2,193 | $69,850 | 82.6% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $857–$3,718 | $1,982 | $69,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,512–$4,130 | $2,415 | $5,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $69,850 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,525 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl J. Priebe worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl J. Priebe work is $1,982. The median Karl J. Priebe painting sells for $2,193 across 19 lots.
What is the average price of a Karl J. Priebe painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl J. Priebe painting is $2,193.
What is Karl J. Priebe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl J. Priebe painting is $69,850.
What is the average price of a small Karl J. Priebe painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl J. Priebe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,982, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Karl J. Priebe's auction record?
Karl J. Priebe's auction record is $69,850, set in 2026.
See the full Karl J. Priebe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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