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# Karl Kaufmann (1843–1905)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 186 auction results for Karl Kaufmann at 43 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,165–$4,073, n=8). The auction record is $23,745 for Limmatquai. 1833 (2007, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limmatquai. 1833, 1833 | Oil on canvas | $23,745 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | VIEW OF SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Travellers in a gondola on the Venetian Lagoon, 1843 | Oil paint | $15,782 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 4 | Nacht im Hafen von Antwerpen, Öl auf Leinwand, 1889 | Öl auf Leinwand | $12,051 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Hamnbild fran Italien | Oil/canvas | $12,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 6 | Before the Molo, Venice, 1843 | Oil paint | $10,572 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Before the Doge's Palace, Venice, 1843 | Oil paint | $10,387 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | Venice with view of Santa Maria della Salute | Oil on canvas; framed | $9,502 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Venice, view of Santa Maria della Salute, 1888 | Oil on canvas | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Palazzo Ducale Venedig; Isola San Giorge Maggiore, Venedig, 1843 | Painting | $8,776 | Christie's | Sep 2000 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $3,598 |
| Other | 16 | $1,621 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $4,510 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,099 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 186 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Kaufmann is an Austrian artist with 353 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,143. 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 Kaufmann sold in 2026 for $5,621, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Karl Kaufmann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Karl Kaufmann work worth?

Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Kaufmann work is $2,143.

The median Karl Kaufmann painting sells for $2,415 across 92 lots.

The median Karl Kaufmann work on paper sells for $224 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $1,701–$5,644 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Karl Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $584–$2,070 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 136 | $2,415†‡ | $92,000† | 67.6% | 2026-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $224‡ | $224‡ | 50% | 2019-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $12,026† | $92,000† | — | 2023-11-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $584–$2,070†‡ | $1,261†‡ | $8,776 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $1,701–$5,644†‡ | $3,637†‡ | $92,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $92,000† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $23,745 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $224‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Karl Kaufmann worth?

Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Kaufmann work is $2,143. The median Karl Kaufmann painting sells for $2,415 across 92 lots. The median Karl Kaufmann work on paper sells for $224 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $1,701–$5,644 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Karl Kaufmann paintings typically sell for $584–$2,070 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 the average price of a Karl Kaufmann painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Kaufmann painting is $2,415. 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 Kaufmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Kaufmann painting is $92,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $92,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Kaufmann painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Kaufmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Karl Kaufmann painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Kaufmann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Kaufmann's auction record?

Karl Kaufmann's auction record is $92,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $92,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Kaufmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-kaufmann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.