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German, 1933–2019

Karl Lagerfeld

422results on record
99%sell-through
$3,211median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$355,540record in our coverage

Drawn from 422 recorded results (416 sold · 6 passed) across 11 auction houses, 2004–2026. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$12K$23K$35K2004: $2.0K median, 6 sold2006: $3.6K median, 1 sold2021: $43K median, 49 sold2022: $3.8K median, 131 sold2024: $4.7K median, 5 sold2025: $5.6K median, 31 sold2026: $2.5K median, 193 sold200420092014201920242026

Where does a value land in this market?

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The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.

$3.2K$213$356K

Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.

By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line

MediumResultsSell-throughMedian result (USD)
works on paper 48 100% $33,289
photography 8 50% $2,418
ceramics & design 6 100% $6,129
other 4 100% $1,606

Medium is recorded for 66 of 422 results (16%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.

Compared with Jeff Koons Karl Lagerfeld Jeff Koons

$546K$1.1M$1.6M1999: $381K median2000: $65K median2001: $2.0M median2002: $19K median2003: $501K median2004: $18K median2005: $35K median2006: $6.9K median2007: $6.7K median2008: $45K median2009: $1.1M median2010: $22K median2011: $15K median2012: $13K median2013: $11K median2014: $16K median2015: $18K median2016: $14K median2017: $11K median2018: $12K median2019: $15K median2020: $8.2K median2021: $9.6K median2022: $10K median2023: $9.5K median2024: $5.2K median2025: $7.0K median2026: $6.3K median2004: $2.0K median2006: $3.6K median2021: $43K median2022: $3.8K median2024: $4.7K median2025: $5.6K median2026: $2.5K median19992005201120172023
MetricKarl LagerfeldJeff Koons
Median result$3,211$10,643
Record price $355,540 $91,075,000
Results on record4221,667
Years active at auction 2004–2026 1999–2026

Related artists: Jeff KoonsChanelYves Saint LaurentAndy Warhol

Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method

88/ 100
  • Sell-through99%
  • Meets estimate67%
  • Market depth422 results

How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Sotheby's 388 100% $3,334
Christie's 18 100% $2,895
Lempertz 3 100% $1,215
Heritage Auctions 2 100% $738
Bonhams 3 33% $14,917 0.72×
Wright 2 50% $500
Artcurial 1 $8,391 0.86×
Historia Auktionshaus 1 100% $806
Hermitage Fine Art 2 50% $2,411 0.90×
Dorotheum 1 100% $1,964
Greco Fine Arts & Auctioneers 1 0%

The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →

Prices realized 422 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 6 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2022·07 Four original sketches for fashion | Quatre croquis de mode originaux $1,527–$2,035 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux croquis de mode originaux $814–$1,018 Sotheby's
2022·07 Three original sketches for fashion | Trois croquis de mode originaux $814–$1,221 Sotheby's
2022·07 An original sketch for fashion | Croquis de mode original $814–$1,221 Sotheby's
2022·07 Three original sketches for fashion | Trois croquis de mode originaux $814–$1,221 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux dessins de mode originaux $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux croquis de mode originaux $1,221–$1,832 Sotheby's
2022·07 An original sketch for fashion, 2013 | Croquis de mode original, 2013 $1,221–$1,832 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion, end of the 70's | Deux croquis de mode originaux, fin des années 1970 $1,527–$2,035 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion, in the end of 70's | Deux croquis de mode originaux, fin des années 1970 $1,018–$1,527 Sotheby's
2022·07 An original folder of twenty-five sketches and documentation | Classeur original de vingt-cinq croquis, inspiration et documentation $10,177–$15,266 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion, in the 70's | Deux croquis de mode originaux, des années 1970 $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Three original sketches for fashion Trois croquis de mode originaux $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux croquis de mode originaux $509–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Portrait | Portrait $1,527–$2,035 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux croquis de mode originaux $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion | Deux croquis de mode originaux $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Two original sketches for fashion, end of the 70's / early 80's | Deux croquis originaux de mode, fin des années 1970 - début 1980 $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·07 Three original sketches on paper | Trois croquis de mode originaux $611–$814 Sotheby's
2022·06 Guniver à Monte Carlo $1,071–$1,285 Lempertz
2022·05 Podium éclairant - 1972 $6,395–$8,527 Artcurial
2022·05 Gianfranco Ferre and model, Vogue, 1997 (2 works) $527–$738 Sotheby's
2022·05 Karen Elson for Chanel Toned gelatin silver print Heritage Auctions
2022·05 Set of eight portraits | Satz von acht Porträts $211–$317 Sotheby's
2022·05 Set of three portraits and a study of legs | Satz von drei Porträts und einer Studie von Beinen $211–$317 Sotheby's
2022·05 A set of eight drawings , circa 1950 | Satz von acht Porträts, circa 1950 $211–$317 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings of Amphitryon by Moliere | Zwei Illustrationszeichnungen von Amphitryon von Moliere aus Tinte, betitelt, datiert und monogrammiert KOL 50 $211–$317 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two portraits of Jacques de Bascher, circa 1990 | Zwei Porträts von Jacques de Bascher aus Filzstift, circa 1990 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three cut-out profiles, circa 1950 | Drei ausgeschnittene Profile $159–$211 Sotheby's
2022·05 Set of four drawings | Vier frühe Zeichnungen verschiedener Themen $211–$317 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, Der Kaiser and Der Minister, 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 The Count and the Aunt, three portraits $634–$845 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, circa1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Elegant ladies and gentlemen, Set of five drawings , circa 1950 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Portrait of Jacques de Bascher $528–$845 Sotheby's
2022·05 Set of five drawings, circa 1950 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Figures and portraits, Set of five drawings , circa 1950 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two illustration for "The Emperor’s New Clothes" by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Set of five drawings, 1949 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Set of five drawings, circa 1950 $317–$528 Sotheby's
2022·05 Two drawings for The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andersen, circa 1990 $1,057–$2,114 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Three studies for fashion $527–$842 Sotheby's
2022·05 Sans titre feutre, pastel et encre sur papier $844–$1,267 Christie's
2022·05 Sans titre feutre, encre et graphite sur papier $844–$1,267 Christie's
2022·05 Sans titre encre, feutre et pastel sur papier $844–$1,267 Christie's
2022·05 Le petit tailleur encre, lavis d’encre, feutre, pastel et gouache sur toile $2,111–$3,167 Christie's
2022·05 Sans titre pastel, feutre, encre, fusain et gouache sur papier $2,111–$3,167 Christie's
2022·05 Sans titre feutre et stylo bille sur papier $2,111–$3,167 Christie's
2022·05 Sans titre pastel, fusain, feutre et encre sur papier $2,111–$3,167 Christie's
2021·12 Five drawings : interiors and landscapes | Cinq dessins : Intérieurs et paysages $227–$340 Sotheby's
2021·12 Karl Lagerfeld (1933 - 2019), Lot de cinq projets d’illustration de livre $340–$567 Sotheby's
2021·12 The red panther, Jacques de Bascher in a red costume carrying a breakfeast plate | La panthère rouge, Jacques de Bascher en costume rouge portant un plateau de petit déjeuner $680–$907 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait of Jacques de Bascher, Return from the Valley of emeralds | Portrait Jacques de Bascher, Retour de la Vallée des émeraudes $453–$680 Sotheby's
2021·12 Jacques seating at the window | Jacques assis à sa fenêtre $227–$340 Sotheby's
2021·12 Cinq portraits de Jacques de Bascher par Karl Lagerfeld, La veille de Noel, Sieste aux colonnes, Portrait de profil, Reflet à la fenêtre, Le gisant de Saint Sulpice $453–$680 Sotheby's
2021·12 Gallant scene and Woman at a patient's bedside, lot of two drawings, pastel on monogrammed paper, dated 1950 $170–$227 Sotheby's
2021·12 Jacques in Bel-Air, California | Jacques à Bel-Air, Californie $453–$680 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait d'Anna Wintour en robe longue $340–$567 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait of Jacques de Bascher | Portrait de Jacques de Bascher $113–$170 Sotheby's
2021·12 Four drawings reprensenting Interiors scenes | Quatre dessins représentants des scènes d'intérieurs $227–$340 Sotheby's
2021·12 Jacques in a red suit, 1975 | Jacques en combinaison, 1975 $227–$340 Sotheby's
2021·12 Three portraits of Jacques de Bascher | Three portraits de Jacques de Bascher $453–$680 Sotheby's
2021·12 Deux carnets de dessins de Karl Lagerfeld $340–$567 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait of woman in the 1920's style $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Anna et Jacques au Louvre, 1985 $1,126–$1,689 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait of a woman $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 A guest from Alternoyl Bal $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Three studies for shoes $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Café de Flore $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Jacques, 1975 $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Two Bathers $563–$901 Sotheby's
2021·12 Three studies for shoes $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Two architecture and design project $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Two architecture and design projects $901–$1,351 Sotheby's
2021·12 Sans titre crayon gras, pastel et encre sur papier $903–$1,354 Christie's
2021·12 Elegant models | Elégantes $564–$903 Sotheby's
2021·12 Spring's hats, 1954 | Les chapeaux de Printemps, 1954 $677–$903 Sotheby's
2021·12 Three drawings of Jacques de Bascher: laying on a bed, reading and naked | Trois portraits de Jacques de Bascher : se reposant sur un lit, Jacques lisant et un nu $451–$677 Sotheby's
2021·12 Rest Sieste $451–$677 Sotheby's
2021·12 Portrait of a woman Portrait de femme $113–$169 Sotheby's
2021·12 Set of four scrapbooks with fashion sketches, circa 2000 | Ensemble de quatre carnets de croquis de mode, vers 2000 $564–$903 Sotheby's
2021·12 Woman in robe in her bedroom | Femme en peignoir dans sa chambre $564–$790 Sotheby's
2021·12 Sans titre crayon gras, pastel et encre sur papier $903–$1,354 Christie's
2021·12 Deux work binders, dated $2,258–$3,387 Sotheby's

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