> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karpen-of-california · updated 2026-11-03

# Karpen of California

Karpen of California is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $4,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Karpen of California sold in 2026 for $11,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karpen of California work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karpen of California work is $4,375.

The median Karpen of California sculpture sells for $5,313 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,313 | $5,938 | — | 2023-06-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,938 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,313 |

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 Karpen of California worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karpen of California work is $4,375. The median Karpen of California sculpture sells for $5,313 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Karpen of California's auction record?

Karpen of California's auction record is $11,850, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karpen of California auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karpen-of-california (updated 2026-11-03).

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.