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# Frank Auerbach (b. 1931)

Frank Auerbach is a German-British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,787. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frank Auerbach sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,265 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Auerbach work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Auerbach work is $2,787.

The median Frank Auerbach print sells for $2,787 across 3 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 | $2,787† | $3,265† | 75% | 2024-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,265† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,787† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Frank Auerbach worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Auerbach work is $2,787. The median Frank Auerbach print sells for $2,787 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frank Auerbach's auction record?

Frank Auerbach's auction record is $3,265, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,265 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.