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# Karl Otto Hy

Karl Otto Hy is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,999.

A work by Karl Otto Hy sold in 2008 for $5,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Otto Hy work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Otto Hy work is $3,999.

The median Karl Otto Hy painting sells for $5,390 across 3 lots.

The median Karl Otto Hy work on paper sells for $1,682 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $5,390 | $12,365 | 75% | 2012-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,682 | $1,682 | — | 2011-10-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $12,365 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,682 |

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 Otto Hy worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Otto Hy work is $3,999. The median Karl Otto Hy painting sells for $5,390 across 3 lots. The median Karl Otto Hy work on paper sells for $1,682 across 1 lots.

### What is Karl Otto Hy's auction record?

Karl Otto Hy's auction record is $12,365, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.