Francis Gruber (1912–1948)
Francis Gruber is a French artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,441. 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 Francis Gruber sold in 2026 for $2,333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Gruber on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Gruber work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Gruber work is $1,441.
The median Francis Gruber work on paper sells for $550 across 15 lots.
The median Francis Gruber painting sells for $7,273 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $7,273‡ | $31,483 | 73.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $550† | $4,502 | 71.4% | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,829–$8,712‡ | $7,273‡ | $22,784 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $469–$669 | $481 | $950 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $31,483 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $22,784 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,502 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,389 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Gruber worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Gruber work is $1,441. The median Francis Gruber work on paper sells for $550 across 15 lots. The median Francis Gruber painting sells for $7,273 across 11 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 Francis Gruber work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Gruber work on paper is $550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Gruber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Gruber work on paper is $4,502.
What is the average price of a Francis Gruber painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Gruber painting is $7,273. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Gruber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Gruber painting is $31,483.
What is the average price of a small Francis Gruber work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Gruber work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Francis Gruber's auction record?
Francis Gruber's auction record is $31,483, set in 2020.
See the full Francis Gruber record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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