Francois Linke (1855–1946)
What is Francois Linke’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Francois Linke at 22 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,649–$25,438, n=12). The auction record is $490,867 for An important and large Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood, mahogany and end-cut marquetry armoire (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $19,875 |
| Sculpture | 54 | $17,150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $25,770 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $10,000 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Francois Linke is a French artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $15,770. 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 Francois Linke sold in 2026 for $26,243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Francois Linke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Francois Linke on OpeningBid →What is a Francois Linke work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Linke work is $15,770.
The median Francois Linke sculpture sells for $7,640 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $7,640†‡ | $71,560 | 79.2% | 2026-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $129,585 | $490,867 | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,413–$13,241‡ | $5,866‡ | $71,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,156–$22,851 | $18,059 | $38,085 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $71,560 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $38,085 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francois Linke worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francois Linke work is $15,770. The median Francois Linke sculpture sells for $7,640 across 19 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 Francois Linke sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francois Linke sculpture is $7,640. 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 Francois Linke's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francois Linke sculpture is $71,560.
What is Francois Linke's auction record?
Francois Linke's auction record is $490,867, set in 2002.
See the full Francois Linke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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