Karl Kluth (1898–1972)
Karl Kluth is a German artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $6,383. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Kluth sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,495 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Kluth on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Kluth work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Kluth work is $6,383.
The median Karl Kluth painting sells for $6,558 across 36 lots.
The median Karl Kluth work on paper sells for $2,185 across 9 lots.
The median Karl Kluth print sells for $792 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Karl Kluth paintings typically sell for $6,383–$10,005 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $792† | $1,035† | — | 2026-03-07 |
| Paintings | 36 | $6,558† | $18,366† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,185† | $6,674† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,366† | $21,596† | — | 2026-03-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Karl Kluth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $792. Paintings (36 lots) median $6,558, record $18,366. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,366 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Karl Kluth painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,366.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,285–$6,492† | $5,128† | $15,982† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $6,383–$10,005† | $7,055† | $18,366† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,342–$4,098† | $2,185† | $6,674† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,366† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,362† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,674† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,256† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,035† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $549† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Kluth worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Kluth work is $6,383. The median Karl Kluth painting sells for $6,558 across 36 lots. The median Karl Kluth work on paper sells for $2,185 across 9 lots. The median Karl Kluth print sells for $792 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Karl Kluth paintings typically sell for $6,383–$10,005 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Karl Kluth painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Kluth painting is $6,558. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Kluth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Kluth painting is $18,366. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,366 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Karl Kluth painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Karl Kluth painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Kluth painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Kluth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Kluth's auction record?
Karl Kluth's auction record is $21,596, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,596 (buyer's premium not included).
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