> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-wolfe · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Wolfe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-wolfe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.