> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-franklin · updated 2026-11-01

# Franklin

Franklin is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,012. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franklin sold in 2019 for $4,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franklin work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin work is $2,012.

The median Franklin photograph sells for $2,012 across 3 lots.

The median Franklin print sells for $4,666 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,666 | $4,666 | — | 2019-12-04 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,012 | $4,488 | — | 2014-06-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,666 |
| Photography | 2008 | $4,488 |
| Photography | 2014 | $2,012 |

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 Franklin worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin work is $2,012. The median Franklin photograph sells for $2,012 across 3 lots. The median Franklin print sells for $4,666 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franklin's auction record?

Franklin's auction record is $4,666, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franklin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-franklin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.