Karl Momen (b. 1935)
Karl Momen is an artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $706. 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 Momen sold in 2026 for $888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Momen on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Momen work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Momen work is $706.
The median Karl Momen painting sells for $653 across 26 lots.
The median Karl Momen sculpture sells for $798 across 16 lots.
The median Karl Momen print sells for $79 across 2 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 | 3 | $79‡ | $125‡ | 66.7% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 34 | $653†‡ | $6,860† | 76.5% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $462‡ | $830‡ | 66.7% | 2024-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $798†‡ | $2,495† | 76.2% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,978†‡ | $6,860† | — | 2021-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Momen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $79 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $653, record $6,860. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,860 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Karl Momen painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,978.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $361–$763‡ | $479‡ | $2,628‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $664–$2,128†‡ | $886†‡ | $6,860† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $597–$1,396†‡ | $843†‡ | $2,495† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $6,860† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,978‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,495† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,256 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $830‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $125‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $94‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $32‡ |
† 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 Momen worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Momen work is $706. The median Karl Momen painting sells for $653 across 26 lots. The median Karl Momen sculpture sells for $798 across 16 lots. The median Karl Momen print sells for $79 across 2 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 Momen painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Momen painting is $653. 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 Momen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Momen painting is $6,860. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,860 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Karl Momen sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Momen sculpture is $798. 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 Momen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Momen sculpture is $2,495. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,495 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Karl Momen painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Momen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Karl Momen sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Momen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $843, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Momen's auction record?
Karl Momen's auction record is $6,860, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,860 (buyer's premium not included).
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