Karl Schlesinger (1825–1893)
Karl Schlesinger is a Swiss artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,439. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Schlesinger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,877; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schlesinger work is $2,439.
The median Karl Schlesinger painting sells for $5,370 across 2 lots.
The median Karl Schlesinger print sells for $1,200 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 | $1,200‡ | $1,200‡ | — | 2006-06-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $5,370 | $8,741 | 40% | 2004-06-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Schlesinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,200. Paintings (5 lots) median $5,370, record $8,741. A typical Karl Schlesinger painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,741 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,200‡ |
‡ 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 Schlesinger worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schlesinger work is $2,439. The median Karl Schlesinger painting sells for $5,370 across 2 lots. The median Karl Schlesinger print sells for $1,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Schlesinger's auction record?
Karl Schlesinger's auction record is $8,741, set in 2004.
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