Karl Knaths (1891–1971)
What is Karl Knaths’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Karl Knaths at 17 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,380 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$5,850, n=5). The auction record is $16,250 for Lilacs (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilacs | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Store and Gear, 1891 | Oil paint | $15,000 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | Clam Flats Fantasia, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | ...en Egypte | Oil on canvas | $11,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |
| 5 | Lilac, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Pipe and Bits, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $11,000 | Grogan & Company | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Still Life (Lilacs) | Oil on canvas | $10,000 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 8 | Wild Deer | Oil on canvas | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | Brown Pitcher, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $8,000 | Cottone Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | The Veteran, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $6,500 | Grogan & Company | Dec 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $5,020 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $1,430 |
| Prints | 6 | $180 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $8,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,528 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Karl Knaths is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,555. 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 Knaths is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Knaths on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Knaths work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Knaths work is $1,555.
The median Karl Knaths painting sells for $3,775 across 41 lots.
The median Karl Knaths work on paper sells for $805 across 30 lots.
The median Karl Knaths print sells for $180 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Knaths work on papers typically sell for $300–$1,495 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Knaths paintings typically sell for $3,035–$5,588 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $180†‡ | $2,200‡ | 83.3% | 2026-05-16 |
| Paintings | 49 | $3,775†‡ | $15,000 | 83.7% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $805‡ | $4,312 | 81.1% | 2026-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,650 | $16,250 | — | 2021-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Knaths's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $180 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $3,775, record $15,000. A typical Karl Knaths painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $12,650.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $161–$1,552‡ | $275‡ | $2,200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $744–$2,102‡ | $1,250‡ | $3,750‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,035–$5,588†‡ | $4,182†‡ | $11,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,875–$9,125†‡ | $6,000†‡ | $15,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $300–$1,495‡ | $805‡ | $4,312 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $450–$1,380‡ | $805‡ | $1,875 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $11,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,200‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,610 |
‡ 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 Knaths worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Knaths work is $1,555. The median Karl Knaths painting sells for $3,775 across 41 lots. The median Karl Knaths work on paper sells for $805 across 30 lots. The median Karl Knaths print sells for $180 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Knaths work on papers typically sell for $300–$1,495 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Knaths paintings typically sell for $3,035–$5,588 (the middle half of 20 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 Knaths painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Knaths painting is $3,775. 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 Knaths's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Knaths painting is $15,000.
What is the average price of a Karl Knaths work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Knaths work on paper is $805. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Knaths's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Knaths work on paper is $4,312.
What is the average price of a Karl Knaths print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Knaths print is $180. 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 Knaths's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Knaths print is $2,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Karl Knaths work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Knaths work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Karl Knaths painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Knaths painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,182, 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 Knaths's auction record?
Karl Knaths's auction record is $16,250, set in 2008.
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