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

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Francis Gruber auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-gruber (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.