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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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-kunz (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.