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# Kurt Kauper (b. 1966)

Kurt Kauper is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,524.

A work by Kurt Kauper sold in 2025 for $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kurt Kauper work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Kauper work is $1,524.

The median Kurt Kauper work on paper sells for $1,125 across 6 lots.

The median Kurt Kauper painting sells for $50,000 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $50,000 | $69,300 | 60% | 2022-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,125 | $2,500 | — | 2025-06-18 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $906–$1,456 | $1,125 | $2,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,524 |

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 Kurt Kauper worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Kauper work is $1,524. The median Kurt Kauper work on paper sells for $1,125 across 6 lots. The median Kurt Kauper painting sells for $50,000 across 3 lots.

### What is Kurt Kauper's auction record?

Kurt Kauper's auction record is $69,300, set in 2021.

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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.