Paul Kapell (1876–1943)
Paul Kapell is a German artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Kapell sold in 2019 for $647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Kapell on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Kapell work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kapell work is $500.
The median Paul Kapell painting sells for $573 across 8 lots.
The median Paul Kapell work on paper sells for $400 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $573†‡ | $1,937‡ | 34.8% | 2021-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $400‡ | $400‡ | — | 1994-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $377–$1,050†‡ | $647†‡ | $1,937‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,937‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,100‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $400‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Kapell worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kapell work is $500. The median Paul Kapell painting sells for $573 across 8 lots. The median Paul Kapell work on paper sells for $400 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paul Kapell painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kapell painting is $573. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Kapell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kapell painting is $1,937. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Paul Kapell's auction record?
Paul Kapell's auction record is $1,937, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Paul Kapell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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