Frank Thiel (b. 1966)
Frank Thiel is a German artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $7,500. 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 Thiel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $13,626; 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 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Thiel work is $7,500.
The median Frank Thiel photograph sells for $6,930 across 37 lots.
The median Frank Thiel print sells for $12,444 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Frank Thiel photographs typically sell for $5,177–$13,438 (the middle half of 30 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 | 4 | $12,444 | $24,505 | — | 2007-09-10 |
| Photography | 61 | $6,930†‡ | $22,882 | 60.7% | 2026-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,882 | $24,505 | — | 2019-11-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,559–$8,750 | $4,238 | $8,820 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $5,177–$13,438†‡ | $6,932†‡ | $22,882 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $24,505 |
| Photography | 2017 | $22,882 |
| Photography | 2019 | $22,218 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $13,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Thiel worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Thiel work is $7,500. The median Frank Thiel photograph sells for $6,930 across 37 lots. The median Frank Thiel print sells for $12,444 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Frank Thiel photographs typically sell for $5,177–$13,438 (the middle half of 30 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 Thiel photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Thiel photograph is $6,930. 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 Thiel's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Thiel photograph is $22,882.
What is the average price of a large Frank Thiel photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frank Thiel photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,932, 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 Thiel's auction record?
Frank Thiel's auction record is $24,505, set in 2005.
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