> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-kluth · updated 2026-11-01

# Karl (1898–1972)

Karl is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl sold in 2018 for $5,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $400.

The median Karl print sells for $330 across 3 lots.

The median Karl work on paper sells for $400 across 1 lots.

The median Karl painting sells for $5,108 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $330‡ | $4,000‡ | 60% | 1995-04-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,108 | $5,108 | — | 2018-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $400‡ | $400‡ | — | 1995-04-07 |

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

Karl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $330 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,108, record $5,108. A typical Karl painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,108 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $4,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $400‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $330‡ |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $400. The median Karl print sells for $330 across 3 lots. The median Karl work on paper sells for $400 across 1 lots. The median Karl painting sells for $5,108 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl's auction record?

Karl's auction record is $5,108, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-kluth (updated 2026-11-01).

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.