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# Adolf Frohner (1934–2007)

## What is Adolf Frohner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 362 auction results for Adolf Frohner at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $827 including buyer’s premium (middle half $86–$4,210, n=18). The auction record is $113,691 for Erstes Hackbild (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erstes Hackbild, 1961 | Dispersion, cement, nails and cloth on panel | $113,691 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Die Schlucht, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $51,540 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Die Zeitvertreiber, 1987 | Oil on canvas; framed | $37,491 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (mixed media on hardboard), 1960s | Mixed media (sea grass, wood, oil) on hardboard; framed | $31,252 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on press board), 1965 | Mixed media on press board; framed | $25,088 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Kain und Abel tanzen Tango, 1990s | Oil on hardboard | $24,318 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2016 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Tempera auf Backpapier), 1963 | Tempera on baking paper | $24,254 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Ein Teil vom Ganzen, 1999 | Oil on canvas; framed | $21,052 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | The dream of the dress, 1999 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $21,052 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Die eiserne Jungfrau, 1971 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $20,821 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $10,526 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $2,256 |
| Other | 39 | $1,504 |
| Prints | 14 | $233 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $21,052 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $3,253 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,493 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 362 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adolf Frohner is an Austrian artist with 614 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $796. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adolf Frohner sold in 2026 for $2,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Adolf Frohner work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Adolf Frohner work worth?

Across 315 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Frohner work is $796.

The median Adolf Frohner work on paper sells for $2,238 across 46 lots.

The median Adolf Frohner print sells for $83 across 10 lots.

The median Adolf Frohner painting sells for $14,285 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Frohner work on papers typically sell for $1,804–$3,534 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Frohner work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$2,256 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $83† | $451 | 90.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 10 | $14,285 | $51,540 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $2,238‡ | $10,526 | 97.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $21,149‡ | $113,691 | — | 2025-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Adolf Frohner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $83 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $14,285, record $51,540. A typical Adolf Frohner painting sells for around 173× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $21,149.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $60–$83† | $70† | $451 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,203–$2,256‡ | $1,504‡ | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,804–$3,534‡ | $2,551‡ | $6,767 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $51,540 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,318 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,767 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $451 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $261† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolf Frohner worth?

Across 315 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Frohner work is $796. The median Adolf Frohner work on paper sells for $2,238 across 46 lots. The median Adolf Frohner print sells for $83 across 10 lots. The median Adolf Frohner painting sells for $14,285 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adolf Frohner work on papers typically sell for $1,804–$3,534 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Adolf Frohner work on papers typically sell for $1,203–$2,256 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Adolf Frohner work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Frohner work on paper is $2,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Frohner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Frohner work on paper is $10,526.

### What is the average price of a Adolf Frohner print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Frohner print is $83. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adolf Frohner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Frohner print is $451.

### What is the average price of a medium Adolf Frohner work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Frohner work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Adolf Frohner work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Frohner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Frohner's auction record?

Adolf Frohner's auction record is $113,691, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.