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# Karl Knappe

Karl Knappe is a German artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $722. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Knappe sold in 2016 for $4,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Knappe work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Knappe work is $722.

The median Karl Knappe sculpture sells for $1,734 across 6 lots.

The median Karl Knappe work on paper sells for $414 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $414‡ | $4,619 | — | 2016-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,734‡ | $4,142 | 85.7% | 2008-04-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,619 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $4,142 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $3,178‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $414 |

‡ 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 Knappe worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Knappe work is $722. The median Karl Knappe sculpture sells for $1,734 across 6 lots. The median Karl Knappe work on paper sells for $414 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Knappe's auction record?

Karl Knappe's auction record is $4,619, set in 2016.

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

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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.