Frank Gohlke (b. 1942)
Frank Gohlke is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,380. 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 Gohlke sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Gohlke on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Gohlke work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Gohlke work is $1,380.
The median Frank Gohlke photograph sells for $1,184 across 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 30 | $1,184†‡ | $10,000 | 86.7% | 2025-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $510–$3,500‡ | $1,380‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $682–$1,288† | $875† | $5,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $10,000 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Gohlke worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Gohlke work is $1,380. The median Frank Gohlke photograph sells for $1,184 across 26 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 Gohlke photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Gohlke photograph is $1,184. 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 Gohlke's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Gohlke photograph is $10,000.
What is the average price of a small Frank Gohlke photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Gohlke photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Gohlke's auction record?
Frank Gohlke's auction record is $10,000, set in 2011.
See the full Frank Gohlke record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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