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# Karl Örbo (1890–1958)

Karl Örbo is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $92. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Örbo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $122; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Örbo work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Örbo work is $92.

The median Karl Örbo painting sells for $41 across 7 lots.

The median Karl Örbo work on paper sells for $92 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $41‡ | $249‡ | 77.8% | 2024-11-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $92 | $92 | — | 1992-10-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $249‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $92 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $68‡ |

‡ 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 Örbo worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Örbo work is $92. The median Karl Örbo painting sells for $41 across 7 lots. The median Karl Örbo work on paper sells for $92 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Örbo's auction record?

Karl Örbo's auction record is $249, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.