Karl (1905–1971)
Karl is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,510. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl is recorded as sold in 2015 for $3,510; 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 on OpeningBid →What is a Karl work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $3,510.
The median Karl painting sells for $3,675 across 9 lots.
The median Karl work on paper sells for $763 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,675‡ | $10,356 | 64.3% | 2015-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $763‡ | $797 | 28.6% | 2022-02-23 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,413–$4,947‡ | $3,675‡ | $10,356 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $10,356 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,802‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $797 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $728‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $3,510. The median Karl painting sells for $3,675 across 9 lots. The median Karl work on paper sells for $763 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl painting is $3,675. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl painting is $10,356.
What is Karl's auction record?
Karl's auction record is $10,356, set in 2007.
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