Karl Wagner (1839–1923)
Karl Wagner is a German artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,175. 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 Wagner sold in 2023 for $1,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Wagner on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Wagner work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wagner work is $1,175.
The median Karl Wagner painting sells for $1,659 across 15 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 | 26 | $1,659†‡ | $7,085‡ | 57.7% | 2025-11-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,170–$3,285†‡ | $1,665†‡ | $7,085‡ |
† 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 | 2007 | $7,085‡ |
| Paintings | 1999 | $4,446 |
‡ 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 Wagner worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wagner work is $1,175. The median Karl Wagner painting sells for $1,659 across 15 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 Wagner painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Wagner painting is $1,659. 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 Wagner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Wagner painting is $7,085. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Wagner painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Wagner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,665, 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 Wagner's auction record?
Karl Wagner's auction record is $7,085, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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