Frank Nitsche (b. 1964)
Frank Nitsche is a German artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,092. 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 Nitsche is recorded as sold in 2021 for $11,326; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Nitsche on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Nitsche work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Nitsche work is $9,092.
The median Frank Nitsche painting sells for $11,326 across 19 lots.
The median Frank Nitsche work on paper sells for $569 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $11,326†‡ | $70,396 | 82.6% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $569 | $836 | 50% | 2014-04-08 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $9,092–$22,844†‡ | $12,213†‡ | $70,396 |
† 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 | 2004 | $70,396 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $53,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $836 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Nitsche worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Nitsche work is $9,092. The median Frank Nitsche painting sells for $11,326 across 19 lots. The median Frank Nitsche work on paper sells for $569 across 2 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 Nitsche painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Nitsche painting is $11,326. 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 Nitsche's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Nitsche painting is $70,396.
What is the average price of a large Frank Nitsche painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frank Nitsche painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,213, 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 Nitsche's auction record?
Frank Nitsche's auction record is $70,396, set in 2004.
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