> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-otto · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-otto (updated 2026-11-01).

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.