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# 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.

## What is a Frank Buchser work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Buchser auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-buchser (updated 2026-11-02).

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.