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Karl Gerstner

Swiss · 1937–2017

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31lots offered2006–2025years recorded100%sold (30)$2.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Karl Gerstner, Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04), 1976, Jeweils: Lackfarbe auf Aluminiumblech auf Holzplatte (Nitro auf Phenolharz)Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04)Van Ham · €14,131≈ $17,050≈ £12,787Sign up to see
  2. Karl Gerstner, Linsen-Bild, 1962/63, Linse in Objektkasten (Holz und Kunststoff)Linsen-BildVan Ham · €10,965≈ $12,316≈ £9,808Sign up to see
  3. Karl Gerstner, Color Sound 2 A Extra Version, 1969/72, Holzplatten, farbig gefasst und collagiert, in HolzrahmenColor Sound 2 A Extra VersionVan Ham · €7,260≈ $7,099≈ £6,316Sign up to see

Karl Gerstner’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 30 auction results for Karl Gerstner between 2006 and 2025, of which 30 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $252Sign up free to see to $17.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17.1kSign up free to see for Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04) at Van Ham in December 2020. The most common medium is screenprints (13 lots). Most results come from Van Ham (27), Ketterer Kunst (2) and Wannenes (1).

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  1. Karl Gerstner, Aus: Art Scene Düsseldorf, 1971, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    Aus: Art Scene Düsseldorf, 1971
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 10/150
    36 x 36cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 4
    €227≈ $268≈ £197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Karl Gerstner, Aus: Colorsounds, 1972, Jeweils: Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton
    Aus: Colorsounds, 1972
    Screenprint · Board
    80 x 80cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €2,508≈ $2,955≈ £2,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Karl Gerstner, "Color Sound 49 A. Extra Version", 1980, Farbig lackierte Holzplatten
    "Color Sound 49 A. Extra Version", 1980
    Farbig lackierte Holzplatten
    85 x 85 x 2,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €4,987≈ $5,646≈ £4,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Karl Gerstner, "Color Sound 28. Extra Version", 1976, Farbig lackierte Holzplatten
    "Color Sound 28. Extra Version", 1976
    Farbig lackierte Holzplatten
    85 x 85 x 2,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 30
    €4,383≈ $4,590≈ £3,644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Karl Gerstner, Color Sound 2 A Extra Version, 1969/72, Holzplatten, farbig gefasst und collagiert, in Holzrahmen
    Color Sound 2 A Extra Version, 1969/72
    Holzplatten, farbig gefasst und collagiert, in Holzrahmen
    60 x 60 x 6cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €7,260≈ $7,099≈ £6,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Karl Gerstner, Color Levels, 1967, Mappe mit 5 Farbserigrafien auf leichtem Karton
    Color Levels, 1967
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 53/100
    37 x 37cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 51
    €528≈ $600≈ £443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Karl Gerstner, Colour Sounds Blue I und II, 1973, Jeweils: Farbserigrafie auf Velin, collagiert auf leichtem Karton
    Colour Sounds Blue I und II, 1973
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 32/125 und 3/125
    26 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 31
    €858≈ $976≈ £715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Karl Gerstner, Ohne Titel, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    Ohne Titel
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 37/150
    65 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 34
    €1,122≈ $1,308≈ £970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Karl Gerstner, "Algo Oval 4", 1981, Nitrofarbe auf vier Phenolharzplatten, geschichtet
    "Algo Oval 4", 1981
    Nitrofarbe auf vier Phenolharzplatten, geschichtet
    80,5 x 69 x 8cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1138
    €3,570≈ $4,325≈ £3,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Karl Gerstner, Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04), 1976, Jeweils: Lackfarbe auf Aluminiumblech auf Holzplatte (Nitro auf Phenolharz)
    Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04), 1976
    Jeweils: Lackfarbe auf Aluminiumblech auf Holzplatte (Nitro auf Phenolharz) · Other support
    Jeweils: 101 x 100cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 135
    €14,131≈ $17,050≈ £12,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

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

Karl Gerstner prints (13)Karl Gerstner screenprints (13)

Karl Gerstner: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Karl Gerstner at auction?

$17,050Sign up free to see, for Metachromes Diptychon (Chromorphose 1.03/1.04) at Van Ham (December 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Karl Gerstner?

The median sale price is $2.4kSign up free to see across 30 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Karl Gerstner have sold at auction?

30 of 30 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2025. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Karl Gerstner?

Van Ham, Ketterer Kunst and Wannenes account for the most recorded results. Van Ham · Ketterer Kunst · Wannenes

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