BADUR, FRANK (b. 1944)
What is BADUR, FRANK’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for BADUR, FRANK at 17 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $522 including buyer’s premium (middle half $349–$843, n=9). The auction record is $3,353 for New York Painting (2017, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Painting, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $3,353 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Grauwinkel, 2004 | Öl auf Leinwand, auf Faserplatte | $1,693 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel („8424”), 1984 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,058 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $843 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1981 | Oil on canvas | $843 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | FRANK BADUR (°1933), 1987 | Gouache on paper | $522 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1992 | Collage | $349 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1944 | Collage | $349 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1993 | Collage | $349 | Roseberys London | Mar 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract in blue and grey | Two colour screenprint on wove | $302 | Roseberys London | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,058 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $349 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
BADUR, FRANK is a German artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $608. 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 BADUR, FRANK sold in 2024 for $1,693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View BADUR, FRANK on OpeningBid →What is a BADUR, FRANK work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BADUR, FRANK work is $608.
The median BADUR, FRANK work on paper sells for $418 across 24 lots.
The median BADUR, FRANK painting sells for $1,608 across 21 lots.
The median BADUR, FRANK print sells for $374 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) BADUR, FRANK work on papers typically sell for $349–$538 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $374†‡ | $908 | — | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,608†‡ | $5,312† | — | 2024-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $418†‡ | $3,117 | 88.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,608† | $5,312† | — | 2018-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BADUR, FRANK's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $374. Paintings (21 lots) median $1,608, record $5,312. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,312 (buyer's premium not included). A typical BADUR, FRANK painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,608.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $302–$534† | $517† | $908 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,424–$3,317†‡ | $2,204†‡ | $4,608† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $843–$1,348† | $902† | $5,312† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $349–$538†‡ | $387†‡ | $3,117 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,312† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,608† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,108† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,051† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $534† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $517† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BADUR, FRANK worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BADUR, FRANK work is $608. The median BADUR, FRANK work on paper sells for $418 across 24 lots. The median BADUR, FRANK painting sells for $1,608 across 21 lots. The median BADUR, FRANK print sells for $374 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) BADUR, FRANK work on papers typically sell for $349–$538 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 BADUR, FRANK work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BADUR, FRANK work on paper is $418. 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 BADUR, FRANK's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BADUR, FRANK work on paper is $3,117.
What is the average price of a BADUR, FRANK painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BADUR, FRANK painting is $1,608. 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 BADUR, FRANK's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BADUR, FRANK painting is $5,312. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,312 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small BADUR, FRANK work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BADUR, FRANK work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium BADUR, FRANK painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BADUR, FRANK painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 BADUR, FRANK's auction record?
BADUR, FRANK's auction record is $5,312, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,312 (buyer's premium not included).
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