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Clifton Karhu

Clifton Karhu

American · 1927–2007 · Painter, Printmaker

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20lots offered2012–2026years recorded100%sold (15)$425Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Clifton Karhu, Nishijin Roofs, 1983, woodcutNishijin RoofsMichaan's Auctions · $1,800≈ £1,304≈ €1,528Sign up to see
  2. Clifton Karhu, Kiridoshi Snow, 1985, Pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated at baseKiridoshi SnowSloans & Kenyon · $1,100≈ £881≈ €996Sign up to see
  3. Tani HouseBrunk Auctions · $850≈ £686≈ €774Sign up to see

Clifton Karhu’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 15 auction results for Clifton Karhu between 2012 and 2026, of which 15 sold (100%). A further 5 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $187Sign up free to see to $1.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.8kSign up free to see for Nishijin Roofs at Michaan's Auctions in September 2021. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (7 lots). Most results come from Michaan's Auctions (5), Sworders (5) and Sloans & Kenyon (3).

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  1. Clifton Karhu, Nara Rooftops, 1978 Color woodblock on paper 6 3/4" x 6 3/4, Pencil
    Nara Rooftops, 1978 Color woodblock on paper 6 3/4" x 6 3/4
    Drawing · ed. 7/ 100
    13" x 13"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 208
    $325≈ £245≈ €285HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. Clifton Karhu, Nijo Castle, 1978, Woodcut with colors
    Nijo Castle, 1978
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 77/100
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 13
    $425≈ £341≈ €398HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Clifton Karhu, Arashiyama Villa, 1983, Pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated at base
    Arashiyama Villa, 1983
    Drawing
    13 x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 194
    $350≈ £275≈ €321HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Clifton Karhu, Nijo-Kyoto, 1970, woodblock print
    Nijo-Kyoto, 1970
    Woodcut / linocut
    sheet (sight): 6 x 10 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 3164
    $246≈ £193≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  5. Clifton Karhu, Kiridoshi Snow, 1985, Pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated at base
    Kiridoshi Snow, 1985
    Drawing
    27 x 22 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 91
    $1,100≈ £881≈ €996HammerSign up free to seeEst. $450–650View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. Tani House, 1979
    Woodcut / linocut
    18-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 7
    $850≈ £686≈ €774HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Clifton Karhu, Tahiti Nets I, 1970, Woodcut in Colours 5/50
    Tahiti Nets I, 1970
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 5/50
    25.5x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 211
    A$250≈ $187≈ £136≈ €162HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Clifton Karhu, Nishijin Roofs, 1983, woodcut
    Nishijin Roofs, 1983
    Woodcut / linocut
    22.5 x 37 inches, framed:32 x 46 inches (image)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 158
    $1,800≈ £1,304≈ €1,528Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  9. Clifton Karhu, Snow at Tango Cho, Woodblock print
    Snow at Tango Cho
    Woodcut / linocut · ed. 67/100
    10 7/8 x 277/8 inches (sight)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 247A
    $720≈ £549≈ €612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  10. Clifton Karhu, Untitled
    Untitled
    Sworders · · Lot 282
    £260≈ $409≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
Also offered, result not published (5)

Lots by Clifton Karhu that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Clifton Karhu works on paper (3)Clifton Karhu drawings (3)Clifton Karhu prints (7)Clifton Karhu woodcuts & linocuts (7)

Clifton Karhu: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Clifton Karhu at auction?

$1,800Sign up free to see, for Nishijin Roofs at Michaan's Auctions (September 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Clifton Karhu?

The median sale price is $425Sign up free to see across 15 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Clifton Karhu have sold at auction?

15 of 15 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026. 5 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Clifton Karhu?

Michaan's Auctions, Sworders and Sloans & Kenyon account for the most recorded results. Michaan's Auctions · Sworders · Sloans & Kenyon

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