Francis De Erdely (1904–1959)
Francis De Erdely is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,312. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Francis De Erdely sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis De Erdely work is $2,312.
The median Francis De Erdely painting sells for $3,469 across 20 lots.
The median Francis De Erdely work on paper sells for $1,000 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $3,469 | $31,250 | 76.9% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,000 | $5,750 | 60% | 2022-03-25 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,250–$8,180 | $2,926 | $31,250 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $569–$1,295 | $1,150 | $5,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,440 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis De Erdely worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis De Erdely work is $2,312. The median Francis De Erdely painting sells for $3,469 across 20 lots. The median Francis De Erdely work on paper sells for $1,000 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Francis De Erdely painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis De Erdely painting is $3,469.
What is Francis De Erdely's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis De Erdely painting is $31,250.
What is the average price of a Francis De Erdely work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis De Erdely work on paper is $1,000.
What is Francis De Erdely's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis De Erdely work on paper is $5,750.
What is the average price of a medium Francis De Erdely painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis De Erdely painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Francis De Erdely's auction record?
Francis De Erdely's auction record is $31,250, set in 2017.
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