Karl May
Karl May is a German artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $85. 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 May sold in 2023 for $2,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl May on OpeningBid →What is a Karl May work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl May work is $85.
The median Karl May print sells for $80 across 2 lots.
The median Karl May work on paper sells for $90 across 1 lots.
The median Karl May sculpture sells for $1,746 across 1 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 | 39 | $80‡ | $80‡ | 5.1% | 2017-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $90‡ | $90‡ | 50% | 2022-11-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,746† | $1,746† | — | 2023-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,746† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $90‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $80‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 May worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl May work is $85. The median Karl May print sells for $80 across 2 lots. The median Karl May work on paper sells for $90 across 1 lots. The median Karl May sculpture sells for $1,746 across 1 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 May print?
Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl May print is $80. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl May's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl May print is $80. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Karl May's auction record?
Karl May's auction record is $1,746, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,746 (buyer's premium not included).
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