Karl Ulrich Nuss (b. 1943)
Karl Ulrich Nuss is a German artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,140. 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 Ulrich Nuss is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,180; 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 Ulrich Nuss on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Ulrich Nuss work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Ulrich Nuss work is $1,140.
The median Karl Ulrich Nuss sculpture sells for $1,100 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $1,100†‡ | $1,801† | 68.8% | 2026-02-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $635–$1,207‡ | $866‡ | $1,800‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,801† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1994 | $1,800‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Ulrich Nuss worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Ulrich Nuss work is $1,140. The median Karl Ulrich Nuss sculpture sells for $1,100 across 11 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 Ulrich Nuss sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Ulrich Nuss sculpture is $1,100. 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 Ulrich Nuss's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Ulrich Nuss sculpture is $1,801. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,801 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Karl Ulrich Nuss's auction record?
Karl Ulrich Nuss's auction record is $1,801, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,801 (buyer's premium not included).
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