Karl Stauffer-Bern (1857–1891)
Karl Stauffer-Bern is a German artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $278. 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 Stauffer-Bern is recorded as sold in 2025 for $454; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Stauffer-Bern on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Stauffer-Bern work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern work is $278.
The median Karl Stauffer-Bern print sells for $212 across 85 lots.
The median Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper sells for $728 across 23 lots.
The median Karl Stauffer-Bern painting sells for $8,368 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Stauffer-Bern prints typically sell for $106–$541 (the middle half of 72 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 123 | $212†‡ | $5,709‡ | 69.1% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 11 | $8,368† | $35,687 | 72.7% | 2024-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $728†‡ | $4,392 | 88.5% | 2023-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $8,425 | $12,353 | 66.7% | 2024-09-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $280 | $280 | 50% | 2023-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $9,118† | $35,687 | — | 2022-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Stauffer-Bern's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (123 lots) median $212 with 69.1% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $8,368, record $35,687. A typical Karl Stauffer-Bern painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $9,118.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $106–$541†‡ | $197†‡ | $5,709‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,815–$9,436† | $8,368† | $35,687 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $312–$1,831†‡ | $701†‡ | $4,392 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $35,687 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $12,353 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,709‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,375‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,496 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,392 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,843 |
‡ 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 Stauffer-Bern worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern work is $278. The median Karl Stauffer-Bern print sells for $212 across 85 lots. The median Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper sells for $728 across 23 lots. The median Karl Stauffer-Bern painting sells for $8,368 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Stauffer-Bern prints typically sell for $106–$541 (the middle half of 72 sold 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 Stauffer-Bern print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern print is $212. 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 Karl Stauffer-Bern's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stauffer-Bern print is $5,709. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper is $728. 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 Karl Stauffer-Bern's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper is $4,392.
What is the average price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stauffer-Bern painting is $8,368. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Karl Stauffer-Bern's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stauffer-Bern painting is $35,687.
What is the average price of a small Karl Stauffer-Bern print?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Stauffer-Bern print (small (under 50 cm)) is $197, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Stauffer-Bern work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Karl Stauffer-Bern's auction record?
Karl Stauffer-Bern's auction record is $35,687, set in 2021.
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