Franciska Clausen (1899–1986)
What is Franciska Clausen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Franciska Clausen at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,177 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,750–$20,353, n=7). The auction record is $31,039 for "Éléments mécaniques" (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Éléments mécaniques" | — | $31,039 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | "Contre-Composition" (Composition Neoplasticiste) (Hommage a Mondrian) | — | $26,968 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract composition, 1930 | Gouache on paper | $15,083 | Roseberys London | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | "Vasen och piporna" (The vase and the pipes) | — | $13,738 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Kubistisk Komposition (Cubist Composition), 1925 | Gouache | $13,674 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 6 | "Gegenstandslos" (meaningless), 1922 | Collage | $10,177 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | WM H. MÜLLER & CO'S BATAVIER LIJN., 1929 | — | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Nature morte puriste, 1927 | Signé des initiales et daté en bas à droite "F | $5,141 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Composition, 1929 | Gouache on paper | $4,112 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2011 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WM H. MÜLLER & CO'S BATAVIER LIJN, 1899 | Poster | $5,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $10,177 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,112 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Franciska Clausen is a Danish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,710. 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 Franciska Clausen sold in 2025 for $5,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciska Clausen work is $2,710.
The median Franciska Clausen work on paper sells for $1,979 across 20 lots.
The median Franciska Clausen print sells for $800 across 3 lots.
The median Franciska Clausen painting sells for $11,854 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $800‡ | $5,750 | 75% | 2025-11-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $11,854†‡ | $23,421‡ | — | 2018-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,979†‡ | $15,083 | 76.9% | 2025-01-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franciska Clausen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $800 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $11,854, record $23,421. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Franciska Clausen painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $662–$5,823†‡ | $2,710†‡ | $15,083 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $23,421‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,083 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $13,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $800‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $287† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franciska Clausen worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franciska Clausen work is $2,710. The median Franciska Clausen work on paper sells for $1,979 across 20 lots. The median Franciska Clausen print sells for $800 across 3 lots. The median Franciska Clausen painting sells for $11,854 across 2 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 Franciska Clausen work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franciska Clausen work on paper is $1,979. 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 Franciska Clausen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franciska Clausen work on paper is $15,083.
What is the average price of a small Franciska Clausen work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franciska Clausen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,710, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Franciska Clausen's auction record?
Franciska Clausen's auction record is $23,421, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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