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# Karl Wilhelm Tornau (1820–1864)

Karl Wilhelm Tornau is a German artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,648. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Wilhelm Tornau sold in 2017 for $2,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Wilhelm Tornau work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wilhelm Tornau work is $1,648.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Karl Wilhelm Tornau worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wilhelm Tornau work is $1,648. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Wilhelm Tornau's auction record?

Karl Wilhelm Tornau's auction record is $3,656, set in 2001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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