> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-koch · updated 2026-11-02

# Francois Koch (b. 1944)

## What is Francois Koch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Francois Koch at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,197 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$8,924, n=14). The auction record is $61,600 for Approaching Storm (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approaching Storm | Oil on canvas | $61,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | September Skies, Arizona | Oil on canvas | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Under the Golden Canopy | Oil on canvas | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Treading Softly, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $22,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | Chimney Rock Creek, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $22,230 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 6 | Beaver Creek, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $20,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 7 | Last Days of Fall, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $16,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 8 | Fall in the Dragoons | Oil on canvas | $14,560 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | Canyon Country, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $14,520 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Approaching Storm, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $14,280 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $10,285 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $14,585 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $11,700 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francois Koch is a South African artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $11,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francois Koch sold in 2026 for $13,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francois Koch work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Koch work is $11,700.

The median Francois Koch painting sells for $10,285 across 30 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 | 30 | $10,285 | $61,600 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,225 | $61,600 | — | 2022-07-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $9,075–$13,310 | $11,700 | $61,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,073–$27,225 | $8,470 | $27,225 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $61,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $27,225 |

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 Francois Koch worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Koch work is $11,700. The median Francois Koch painting sells for $10,285 across 30 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francois Koch painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Koch painting is $10,285.

### What is Francois Koch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Koch painting is $61,600.

### What is the average price of a small Francois Koch painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francois Koch painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Francois Koch's auction record?

Francois Koch's auction record is $61,600, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francois Koch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-koch (updated 2026-11-02).

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.