Karl Stark (1921–2011)
Karl Stark is an Austrian artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,805. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Stark is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,395; 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 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stark work is $3,805.
The median Karl Stark painting sells for $6,015 across 45 lots.
The median Karl Stark work on paper sells for $1,880 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Stark paintings typically sell for $4,511–$8,834 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Stark work on papers typically sell for $1,250–$2,256 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 47 | $6,015 | $24,059 | 95.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,880 | $4,210 | — | 2022-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $16,496‡ | $24,059 | — | 2019-02-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,007–$4,887 | $3,759 | $6,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $4,511–$8,834 | $6,767 | $24,059 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,250–$2,256 | $1,804 | $4,210 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,059 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $21,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,759 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Stark worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stark work is $3,805. The median Karl Stark painting sells for $6,015 across 45 lots. The median Karl Stark work on paper sells for $1,880 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Stark paintings typically sell for $4,511–$8,834 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Stark work on papers typically sell for $1,250–$2,256 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Stark painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stark painting is $6,015.
What is Karl Stark's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stark painting is $24,059.
What is the average price of a Karl Stark work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stark work on paper is $1,880.
What is Karl Stark's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stark work on paper is $4,210.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Stark painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Stark painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,767, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Stark work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Stark work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Karl Stark's auction record?
Karl Stark's auction record is $24,059, set in 2016.
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