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# Karl Springer (1931–1991)

## What is Karl Springer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 314 auction results for Karl Springer at 25 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,423 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,076–$6,123, n=40). The auction record is $95,250 for Rare Custom dining table (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Custom dining table, 1972 | Chrome steel | $95,250 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Free Form tables, 1970 | Chrome steel | $50,000 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Bureau et sa chaise, 1931 | Karl Springer (1931-1991) | $39,993 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Free Form tables, 1975 | Glass | $36,250 | Wright | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | Karl Springer (1931-1991) Table basse - Pièce unique, 1931 | Chrome steel | $35,440 | PIASA | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Free Form coffee tables, 1970 | Chrome steel | $27,500 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | rare coffee table, 1965 | Coffee table | $27,500 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | console from the Jean-Michel Frank series, 1981 | Cast stone | $25,200 | Wright | Mar 2007 |
| 9 | Dowelwood Daybed, 1931 | Wool | $23,889 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Free form coffee tables, 1970 | Chrome steel | $22,680 | Wright | Oct 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 271 | $3,125 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,320 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $956 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 101 | $4,063 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 159 | $2,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $983 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 314 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Springer is an American artist with 380 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,108. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Springer sold in 2026 for $3,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**23 Karl Springer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Karl Springer work worth?

Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Springer work is $3,108.

The median Karl Springer sculpture sells for $2,040 across 22 lots.

The median Karl Springer painting sells for $2,081 across 10 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,081 | $3,584 | — | 2023-10-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $2,040 | $20,000 | 78.6% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $23,889 | $95,250 | — | 2026-07-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $960–$3,375 | $2,040 | $3,584 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,645–$3,338 | $2,134 | $20,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $998–$4,601 | $2,636 | $12,800 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,800 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,584 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,375 |

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 Springer worth?

Across 294 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Springer work is $3,108. The median Karl Springer sculpture sells for $2,040 across 22 lots. The median Karl Springer painting sells for $2,081 across 10 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Karl Springer sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Springer sculpture is $2,040.

### What is Karl Springer's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Springer sculpture is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Springer sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Springer sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Karl Springer's auction record is $95,250, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Springer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-springer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.