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# Francois Linke (1855–1946)

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

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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An important and large Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood, mahogany and end-cut marquetry armoire | Ormolu-mounted tulipwood, mahogany and end-cut marquetry | $490,867 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 2 | AN IMPORTANT FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED HAREWOOD, AMARANTH, CITRONNIER AND STAINED FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY GRAND PIANO | Ormolu-mounted harewood, amaranth, citronnier and stained fruitwood marquetry | $354,726 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | A fine Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood, mahogany and parquetry centre table | Ormolu-mounted tulipwood, mahogany and parquetry | $276,158 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 4 | TABLE A OUVRAGES DE STYLE LOUIS XV PAR FRANÇOIS LINKE (1855-1946) | Bronze | $148,541 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 5 | A fine Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood and mahogany bureau de dame | Ormolu-mounted tulipwood and mahogany | $129,585 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 6 | A LARGE FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD BUREAU PLAT | Ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood | $111,781 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 7 | Bureau-cartonnier en palissandre de forme mouvementée, 1939-1944 | Palissandre (rosewood) with gilded bronze mounts | $109,678 | Pierre Bergé & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINE AND COROMANDEL SIDE CABINET, circa 1900 | Ormolu-mounted kingwood, satine and coromandel with brèche de Benou marble top | $107,623 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | CABINET WITH PAINTED FRONT,Louis XV style, by F. LINKE (Francois Linke, 1855-1946), Paris circa 1900. Tulipwood in veneer and with fine "Vernis Martin" cartouche. The front with leather-lined pullout shelf. The interior with large central door between compartment and drawer, flanked on each side by 2 drawers. Covered with green silk. Exceptionally fine, matte and polished gilt bronze mounts and applications. 85x45x200 cm., 1855 | Tulipwood in veneer and with fine "Vernis Martin" cartouche, gilt bronze mounts and applications, green silk | $101,961 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | A Louis XVI-style ormolu-mounted mahogany armoire, en suite, circa 1910 | Ormolu-mounted mahogany | $76,614 | Christie's | Mar 2000 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $19,875 |
| Sculpture | 54 | $17,150 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.