Karl Wirsum is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,024.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $910 | $4,410 | 87.5% | 2025-06-18 |
| Paintings | 12 | $27,720 | $112,500 | 91.7% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,636 | $10,710 | 85.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $344 | $344 | — | 2021-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,800 | $112,500 | — | 2024-06-18 |
Karl Wirsum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $910 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $27,720, record $112,500. A typical Karl Wirsum painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $37,800.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study for Clap Trap | 2026-04-21 | Phillips | $7,095 |
| Count Fasco's Mouse Piece Whitey Jr. #2 | 2025-12-02 | Phillips | $13,003 |
| Untitled | 2025-11-21 | Phillips | $16,254 |
| Girl and Kite | 2025-06-18 | Wright | $3,048 |
| Broken Balloons | 2025-06-18 | Wright | $1,270 |
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Wirsum work on paper is $2,636.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Wirsum work on paper is $10,710.
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Wirsum print is $910.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Wirsum print is $4,410.
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Wirsum painting is $27,720.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Wirsum painting is $112,500.
Karl Wirsum's auction record is $112,500, set on 2015-03-06.