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Karl Wirsum Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1939–2021

ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for Karl Wirsum paintings between 2013 and 2025, of which 8 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $4,375 to $37,800, with a median of $12,388 across 8 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $37,800 for “Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place” at Wright in 2024.

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  1. Karl Wirsum, Count Fasco's Mouse Piece Whitey Jr. #2, 1983, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Count Fasco's Mouse Piece Whitey Jr. #2, 1983
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 1/2 x 25 3/8 in. (77.5 x 64.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $10,320≈ £7,816≈ €8,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Karl Wirsum, Untitled, 1978, acrylic on canvas, in painted wood frame
    Untitled, 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (92.7 x 62.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $12,900≈ £9,858≈ €11,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Karl Wirsum, Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977, acrylic on acetate in artist's frame
    Mr. Big Arms in a No Swipe Place, 1977
    Acrylic
    27¾ h x 22¾ w x 1½ d in (70 x 58 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 123
    $37,800≈ £29,825≈ €35,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Karl Wirsum, Ahh! Macy's Grazed, 1976, acrylic on canvas
    Ahh! Macy's Grazed, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    31 3/4 x 24 7/8 in. (80.6 x 63.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    $22,860≈ £18,116≈ €21,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Karl Wirsum, Toboggan Toes, 1997, acrylic on wood
    Toboggan Toes, 1997
    Acrylic · Panel
    17¾ h x 13⅝ w x 1⅛ d in (45 x 35 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 108
    $5,040≈ £3,970≈ €4,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Karl Wirsum, Untitled (Robot Figure), c. 1980, mixed media on board
    Untitled (Robot Figure), c. 1980
    Mixed media · Board
    21 h x 14¾ w in (53 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $4,375≈ £3,170≈ €3,714Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Karl Wirsum, Tonto Disguised as the Lone Ranger, 1977, Acrylic and papier maché
    Tonto Disguised as the Lone Ranger, 1977
    Acrylic
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 45
    $34,375≈ £26,383≈ €29,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Karl Wirsum, The Phantom of Shoulders Separation State Park, 1982, lacquered wood
    The Phantom of Shoulders Separation State Park, 1982
    lacquered wood · Panel
    15½ h x 28¼ w x 5 d in (39 x 72 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 368
    $11,875≈ £7,679≈ €9,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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