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# 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.

## What is a Karl Schlesinger work 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).

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

## 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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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.