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# Frank Powolny (1902–1986)

Frank Powolny is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $579. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frank Powolny sold in 2022 for $802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Powolny work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Powolny work is $579.

The median Frank Powolny photograph sells for $356 across 3 lots.

The median Frank Powolny print sells for $802 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $802 | $802 | — | 2022-09-06 |
| Photography | 6 | $356‡ | $11,473 | 50% | 2025-12-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $11,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $802 |
| Photography | 2020 | $356 |

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 Powolny worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Powolny work is $579. The median Frank Powolny photograph sells for $356 across 3 lots. The median Frank Powolny print sells for $802 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frank Powolny's auction record?

Frank Powolny's auction record is $11,473, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.