Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is an Austrian artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,606. 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 Lagerfeld sold in 2026 for $1,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Lagerfeld work is $1,606.
The median Karl Lagerfeld photograph sells for $374 across 15 lots.
The median Karl Lagerfeld print sells for $786 across 10 lots.
The median Karl Lagerfeld work on paper sells for $5,054 across 8 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 | $786†‡ | $34,621 | 83.3% | 2026-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $5,054† | $213,324 | — | 2025-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,428 | $5,428 | — | 2021-12-16 |
| Photography | 19 | $374†‡ | $6,737 | 78.9% | 2026-02-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $40,132 | $213,324 | — | 2025-01-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $690–$5,428†‡ | $714†‡ | $34,621 |
† 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) | 5 | $374–$9,262† | $5,975† | $9,975 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $320–$4,180 | $2,987 | $6,737 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $213,324 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $34,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,730 |
| Photography | 2006 | $6,737 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,428 |
| Photography | 2004 | $5,335 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Lagerfeld worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Lagerfeld work is $1,606. The median Karl Lagerfeld photograph sells for $374 across 15 lots. The median Karl Lagerfeld print sells for $786 across 10 lots. The median Karl Lagerfeld work on paper sells for $5,054 across 8 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 Lagerfeld photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Lagerfeld photograph is $374. 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 Lagerfeld's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Lagerfeld photograph is $6,737.
What is the average price of a Karl Lagerfeld print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Lagerfeld print is $786. 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 Lagerfeld's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Lagerfeld print is $34,621.
What is Karl Lagerfeld's auction record?
Karl Lagerfeld's auction record is $170,720, set in 2021.
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