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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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.