Karl Lagerfeld (1938–2019)

Karl Lagerfeld is a Monégasque artist with 258 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,312.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions4$5,392$10,4172025-12-03
Paintings12$19,955$227,62791.7%2025-05-15
Works on Paper161$5,238$213,4002025-01-31
Photography9$2,571$30,24088.9%2025-12-03
Masterpieces (top of market)12$110,397$228,5342022-05-05

Karl Lagerfeld's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $5,392. Paintings (12 lots) median $19,955, record $227,627. A typical Karl Lagerfeld painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $110,397.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Dessin pour une invitation ou en souvenir du “Diner des Poissons” organisé par Karl Lagerfeld2026-01-27Sotheby's$4,848
Abstract Eiffel Tower2025-12-03Lempertz$2,054
Princess Caroline of Monaco and her daughter, Domaine Elhorria near Biarritz2025-12-03Lempertz$1,400
Portrait imaginaire du chevalier de Faublas2025-07-08Sotheby's$10,417
Satirical sketch ‘Tendance Culture en lisant l'Express’2025-05-15Sotheby's$710

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Karl Lagerfeld work on paper?

Based on 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Lagerfeld work on paper is $5,238.

What is Karl Lagerfeld's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Lagerfeld work on paper is $213,400.

What is the average price of a Karl Lagerfeld painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Lagerfeld painting is $19,955.

What is Karl Lagerfeld's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Lagerfeld painting is $227,627.

What is Karl Lagerfeld's auction record?

Karl Lagerfeld's auction record is $228,534, set on 2021-12-16.