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# Karl Weschke (1925–2005)

Karl Weschke is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,807.

A work by Karl Weschke sold in 2023 for $5,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Weschke work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Weschke work is $3,807.

The median Karl Weschke painting sells for $5,688 across 13 lots.

The median Karl Weschke work on paper sells for $401 across 5 lots.

The median Karl Weschke print sells for $358 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $358 | $362 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 14 | $5,688 | $15,065 | 92.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $401 | $4,379 | 71.4% | 2024-06-11 |

Karl Weschke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $358. Paintings (14 lots) median $5,688, record $15,065. A typical Karl Weschke painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,998–$9,441 | $6,610 | $15,065 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $15,065 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,337 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $568 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $362 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $355 |

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 Weschke worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Weschke work is $3,807. The median Karl Weschke painting sells for $5,688 across 13 lots. The median Karl Weschke work on paper sells for $401 across 5 lots. The median Karl Weschke print sells for $358 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Weschke painting is $5,688.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Weschke painting is $15,065.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Karl Weschke painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Karl Weschke's auction record?

Karl Weschke's auction record is $15,065, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.