Karl (1914–2017)
Karl is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $7,032. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,032; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl on OpeningBid →What is a Karl work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $7,032.
The median Karl work on paper sells for $6,891 across 10 lots.
The median Karl painting sells for $28,746 across 4 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 | 6 | $28,746‡ | $104,303‡ | 66.7% | 2020-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $6,891‡ | $18,406‡ | 66.7% | 2025-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,421–$15,931‡ | $10,155‡ | $18,406‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $104,303‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $41,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,406‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $17,334‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $7,032. The median Karl work on paper sells for $6,891 across 10 lots. The median Karl painting sells for $28,746 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl work on paper is $6,891. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl work on paper is $18,406. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Karl's auction record?
Karl's auction record is $104,303, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Karl record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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