SCHENK, KARL (1905–1973)
SCHENK, KARL is an artist with 276 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,272. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by SCHENK, KARL sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,490 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View SCHENK, KARL on OpeningBid →What is a SCHENK, KARL work worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHENK, KARL work is $1,272.
The median SCHENK, KARL painting sells for $1,596 across 128 lots.
The median SCHENK, KARL work on paper sells for $112 across 15 lots.
The median SCHENK, KARL print sells for $122 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) SCHENK, KARL paintings typically sell for $977–$2,789 (the middle half of 104 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) SCHENK, KARL paintings typically sell for $330–$1,190 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $122† | $298† | 40% | 2019-05-09 |
| Paintings | 209 | $1,596† | $6,057† | 61.2% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $112† | $392† | 48.4% | 2021-11-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,923† | $5,164† | — | 2013-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $5,164† | $6,057† | — | 2016-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
SCHENK, KARL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $122 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (209 lots) median $1,596, record $6,057. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,057 (buyer's premium not included). A typical SCHENK, KARL painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $5,164.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $85–$124† | $105† | $298† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $330–$1,190† | $695† | $3,811† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 104 | $977–$2,789† | $1,702† | $6,057† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $94–$191† | $130† | $392† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $6,057† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,017† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $5,164† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $681† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $392† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $298† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $269† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $166† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SCHENK, KARL worth?
Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHENK, KARL work is $1,272. The median SCHENK, KARL painting sells for $1,596 across 128 lots. The median SCHENK, KARL work on paper sells for $112 across 15 lots. The median SCHENK, KARL print sells for $122 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) SCHENK, KARL paintings typically sell for $977–$2,789 (the middle half of 104 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) SCHENK, KARL paintings typically sell for $330–$1,190 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a SCHENK, KARL painting?
Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHENK, KARL painting is $1,596. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHENK, KARL's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHENK, KARL painting is $6,057. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,057 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a SCHENK, KARL work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHENK, KARL work on paper is $112. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHENK, KARL's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHENK, KARL work on paper is $392. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $392 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a SCHENK, KARL print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHENK, KARL print is $122. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHENK, KARL's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHENK, KARL print is $298. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $298 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium SCHENK, KARL painting?
Based on 104 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHENK, KARL painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small SCHENK, KARL painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small SCHENK, KARL painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHENK, KARL's auction record?
SCHENK, KARL's auction record is $6,057, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,057 (buyer's premium not included).
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