> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-sterrer · updated 2026-11-01

# Karl (1885–1972)

Karl is an Austrian artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,049. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,684; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $3,049.

The median Karl painting sells for $9,022 across 13 lots.

The median Karl work on paper sells for $75,186 across 3 lots.

The median Karl print sells for $236 across 2 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 | 2 | $236‡ | $414‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 13 | $9,022 | $75,186 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $75,186 | $78,193 | 75% | 2021-05-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,131‡ | $1,131‡ | — | 2009-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $75,186 | $78,193 | — | 2022-12-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Karl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $236. Paintings (13 lots) median $9,022, record $75,186. A typical Karl painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $75,186.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,632–$17,293 | $3,759 | $22,556 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,022–$30,074 | $21,052 | $75,186 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $78,193 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $75,186 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,074 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $1,131‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $414‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $58 |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $3,049. The median Karl painting sells for $9,022 across 13 lots. The median Karl work on paper sells for $75,186 across 3 lots. The median Karl print sells for $236 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Karl painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl painting is $9,022.

### What is Karl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl painting is $75,186.

### What is Karl's auction record?

Karl's auction record is $78,193, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-sterrer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.