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# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “SCHENK, KARL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schenk-karl (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.