Karl Wolfe (b. 1904)
Karl Wolfe is an American/Mississippi artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $922. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Wolfe sold in 2026 for $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Wolfe on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Wolfe work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wolfe work is $922.
The median Karl Wolfe painting sells for $1,280 across 13 lots.
The median Karl Wolfe work on paper sells for $793 across 7 lots.
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 | 14 | $1,280‡ | $2,432 | 92.9% | 2023-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $793 | $4,112 | 77.8% | 2024-04-19 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $793–$1,586‡ | $1,320‡ | $2,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $626–$1,522‡ | $1,101‡ | $2,432 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $4,112 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,432 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,024 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Wolfe worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Wolfe work is $922. The median Karl Wolfe painting sells for $1,280 across 13 lots. The median Karl Wolfe work on paper sells for $793 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Wolfe painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Wolfe painting is $1,280. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Wolfe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Wolfe painting is $2,432.
What is Karl Wolfe's auction record?
Karl Wolfe's auction record is $4,112, set in 2005.
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