Karl Schlageter (1894–1990)
Karl Schlageter is a Swiss artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $323. 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 Karl Schlageter is recorded as sold in 2025 for $347; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Karl Schlageter on OpeningBid →What is a Karl Schlageter work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schlageter work is $323.
The median Karl Schlageter painting sells for $364 across 30 lots.
The median Karl Schlageter work on paper sells for $112 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 | 40 | $364†‡ | $1,501† | 75% | 2025-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $112† | $112† | 11.1% | 2014-06-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $267–$554†‡ | $344†‡ | $1,300‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $155–$647†‡ | $357†‡ | $1,501† |
† 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 | 2010 | $1,501† |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,300‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $112† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Karl Schlageter worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schlageter work is $323. The median Karl Schlageter painting sells for $364 across 30 lots. The median Karl Schlageter work on paper sells for $112 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 Karl Schlageter painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Schlageter painting is $364. 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 Karl Schlageter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Schlageter painting is $1,501. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,501 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Karl Schlageter painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Schlageter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Karl Schlageter painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Schlageter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Karl Schlageter's auction record?
Karl Schlageter's auction record is $1,501, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,501 (buyer's premium not included).
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