François Birbaum (1872–1947)
François Birbaum is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,193. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by François Birbaum sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,318 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François Birbaum on OpeningBid →What is a François Birbaum work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Birbaum work is $1,193.
The median François Birbaum work on paper sells for $1,250 across 13 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,250† | $2,657 | 81.3% | 2025-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $945–$1,428† | $1,250† | $2,657 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,657 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,860† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Birbaum worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Birbaum work is $1,193. The median François Birbaum work on paper sells for $1,250 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a François Birbaum work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Birbaum work on paper is $1,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Birbaum's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Birbaum work on paper is $2,657.
What is the average price of a small François Birbaum work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Birbaum work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Birbaum's auction record?
François Birbaum's auction record is $2,657, set in 2021.
See the full François Birbaum record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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