Frank Buchser (1828–1890)
Frank Buchser is a Swiss artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,756. 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 Frank Buchser is recorded as sold in 2025 for $14,895; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Buchser work is $7,756.
The median Frank Buchser painting sells for $8,742 across 66 lots.
The median Frank Buchser work on paper sells for $2,479 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frank Buchser paintings typically sell for $2,562–$11,512 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Buchser paintings typically sell for $8,510–$29,303 (the middle half of 25 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 91 | $8,742†‡ | $60,101† | 72.5% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,479†‡ | $2,774‡ | 42.9% | 2019-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $50,095†‡ | $60,101† | — | 2019-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,562–$11,512†‡ | $5,233†‡ | $31,131‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $8,510–$29,303†‡ | $18,872†‡ | $60,101† |
† 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 | 2018 | $60,101† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $54,691† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,774‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,479† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Buchser worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Buchser work is $7,756. The median Frank Buchser painting sells for $8,742 across 66 lots. The median Frank Buchser work on paper sells for $2,479 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank Buchser paintings typically sell for $2,562–$11,512 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Buchser paintings typically sell for $8,510–$29,303 (the middle half of 25 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 Frank Buchser painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Buchser painting is $8,742. 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 Frank Buchser's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Buchser painting is $60,101. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,101 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Frank Buchser painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Buchser painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,233, 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 Frank Buchser painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Buchser painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,872, 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 Frank Buchser's auction record?
Frank Buchser's auction record is $60,101, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,101 (buyer's premium not included).
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