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# Karl Spitzweg (1808–1885)

Karl Spitzweg is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $12,613. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Spitzweg sold in 2026 for $16,023, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Spitzweg work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Spitzweg work is $12,613.

The median Karl Spitzweg painting sells for $16,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $16,023 | $16,023 | — | 2026-10-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,023 |

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 Spitzweg worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Spitzweg work is $12,613. The median Karl Spitzweg painting sells for $16,023 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Spitzweg's auction record?

Karl Spitzweg's auction record is $53,574, set in 2021.

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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.