Karl Joseph Begas (1794–1854)
Karl Joseph Begas is a German artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,218. 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 Joseph Begas sold in 2024 for $21,191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Joseph Begas on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Joseph Begas work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Joseph Begas work is $4,218.
The median Karl Joseph Begas work on paper sells for $495 across 1 lots.
The median Karl Joseph Begas painting sells for $13,176 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $13,176‡ | $21,191 | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $495† | $495† | 33.3% | 2006-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,191 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $5,162‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $495† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Joseph Begas worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Joseph Begas work is $4,218. The median Karl Joseph Begas work on paper sells for $495 across 1 lots. The median Karl Joseph Begas painting sells for $13,176 across 2 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 Karl Joseph Begas's auction record?
Karl Joseph Begas's auction record is $21,191, set in 2024.
See the full Karl Joseph Begas record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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