Karl Priebe Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1914–1976

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Karl Priebe watercolors between 2001 and 2026, of which 6 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $690 to $16,640, with a median of $3,475 across 6 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $16,640 for “The Cocktail” at Wright in 2026.

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1. 
   The Sandpipers, 1948

   Watercolor · Board

   12⅛ h x 16 w in (31 x 41 cm)

   Toomey & Co. · Jun 30, 2026 · Lot 101
   $12,800≈ £9,682≈ €11,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
2. 
   The Cocktail, 1955

   Watercolor · Board

   24 h x 13¾ w in (61 x 35 cm)

   Wright · Apr 29, 2026 · Lot 133
   $16,640≈ £12,316≈ €14,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Jacamar in Tobago, 1962

   Watercolor · Paper

   15⅜ h x 19⅜ w in (39 x 49 cm)

   Wright · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 115
   $3,960≈ £2,958≈ €3,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   Fallen Feather, 1952

   Watercolor

   8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm)

   Wright · May 14, 2002 · Lot 191
   $690≈ £475≈ €761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
5. 
   Portrait of Billie Holliday, 1942

   Watercolor · Board

   19 h x 14 w in (48 x 36 cm)

   Wright · May 15, 2001 · Lot 426
   $2,990≈ £2,109≈ €3,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Boy and Bird, 1950

   Watercolor · Board

   20 h x 15 w in (51 x 38 cm)

   Wright · May 15, 2001 · Lot 362
   $2,415≈ £1,704≈ €2,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Wright ↗

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