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# Karl Josef Gunsam (1900–1972)

## What is Karl Josef Gunsam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Karl Josef Gunsam at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $103–$264, n=5). The auction record is $6,767 for Prein scenery (Lower Austria) (2022, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prein scenery (Lower Austria), 1969 | Oil on canvas | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Cityscape, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $5,263 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2021 |
| 3 | First snow, oil on canvas, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $5,075 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Niederösterreichische Landschaft, 1964 | Oil on wood panel; framed | $5,059 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Motif from Klosterneuburg, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $3,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Dachlandschaft, Öl auf Malkarton | Öl auf Malkarton | $3,704 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 7 | Kahlenberg village in winter, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $3,007 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Vorstadtgarten, Öl auf Karton, 1900 | — | $1,360 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 9 | City view | Öl/Platte 76 x 65 cm | $1,043 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Marmolata, 1958 | Pastell auf Papier | $601 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,759 |
| Other | 7 | $163 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,007 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Josef Gunsam is an Austrian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $601. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Josef Gunsam sold in 2025 for $1,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Karl Josef Gunsam work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Karl Josef Gunsam work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Josef Gunsam work is $601.

The median Karl Josef Gunsam work on paper sells for $116 across 5 lots.

The median Karl Josef Gunsam painting sells for $3,759 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,759 | $6,767 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $116 | $601 | 83.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,328‡ | $20,046‡ | — | 2016-03-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,007–$5,263 | $3,759 | $6,767 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,767 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,263 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $601 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $264 |

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 Josef Gunsam worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Josef Gunsam work is $601. The median Karl Josef Gunsam work on paper sells for $116 across 5 lots. The median Karl Josef Gunsam painting sells for $3,759 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Josef Gunsam's auction record?

Karl Josef Gunsam's auction record is $20,046, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Josef Gunsam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-josef-gunsam (updated 2026-11-02).

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.