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# 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.

**1 Francis De Erdely work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Francis De Erdely work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.