What is a Karl Priebe work on paper worth?
1914–1976 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 29 priced auction sales, works by Karl Priebe have sold for a median of $2,990Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,260Sign up free to see and $7,680Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $5,265Sign up free to see across 20 sales. In the last five years the median was $6,400Sign up free to see across 19 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Karl Priebe prices by medium
- Auction results
- 31
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2000–2026
- Median price
- $3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $69.8kSign up free to see Lady at Table (with Painting by Gertrude Abercrombie), Toomey & Co., Feb 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2.3k–$9.9kSign up free to see | $5.3kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 6 | $737–$1.6kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Wright (20), Toomey & Co. (9), Rachel Davis Fine Arts (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 6 | $1.3k–$9.1kSign up free to see | $5.4kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 20 | $1.4k–$7.8kSign up free to see | $2.7kSign up free to see |
Recent Karl Priebe sales
- Portrait with Bird on Shoulder, gouache on board in artist's frame — $10,880Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- The Sandpipers, watercolor and gouache on board — $12,800Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Penguin, gouache and pastel on paper — $6,400Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Shore Bird with Insect, gouache on board — $9,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 29, 2026
- Rehearsal for Magic, gouache on board — $7,680Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 29, 2026
- The Cocktail, casein and watercolor on board — $16,640Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 29, 2026
- Lady in Blue with Birds on Head and Shoulder, gouache and ink on board — $40,960Sign up free to see, Wright, Apr 29, 2026
- Lady at Table (with Painting by Gertrude Abercrombie), gouache on board — $69,850Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
Questions about Karl Priebe prices
What is a Karl Priebe work on paper worth?
Based on 29 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Karl Priebe have sold for a median of $2,990, and half of them sold between $1,260 and $7,680. For works on paper alone the median is $5,265 (20 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Karl Priebe sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $69,850 for “Lady at Table (with Painting by Gertrude Abercrombie)” at Toomey & Co. in February 2026.
Which Karl Priebe medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $5,265 (20 sales).
How often do Karl Priebe works sell at auction?
94% of the 31 lots recorded between 2000 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Karl Priebe work on paper?
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ArtSell has recorded 31 auction results for Karl Priebe between 2000 and 2026, and 29 of them sold (94%).
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