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# François Krige (1913–1994)

François Krige is a South African artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,474.

A work by François Krige sold in 2025 for $3,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Krige work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Krige work is $2,474.

The median François Krige painting sells for $3,377 across 22 lots.

The median François Krige work on paper sells for $229 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | — | 2022-04-25 |
| Paintings | 23 | $3,377 | $3,597 | 95.7% | 2025-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $229 | $322 | — | 2025-11-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,597 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,377 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $322 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $293 |

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 François Krige worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Krige work is $2,474. The median François Krige painting sells for $3,377 across 22 lots. The median François Krige work on paper sells for $229 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a François Krige painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Krige painting is $3,377.

### What is François Krige's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Krige painting is $3,597.

### What is François Krige's auction record?

François Krige's auction record is $3,597, set in 2016.

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