Franklin "Watty" Watkins (1894–1972)
Franklin "Watty" Watkins is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $3,528.
A work by Franklin "Watty" Watkins sold in 2024 for $5,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franklin "Watty" Watkins on OpeningBid →What is a Franklin "Watty" Watkins work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin "Watty" Watkins work is $3,528.
The median Franklin "Watty" Watkins painting sells for $3,780 across 10 lots.
The median Franklin "Watty" Watkins work on paper sells for $572 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,780 | $11,875 | 71.4% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $572 | $572 | 33.3% | 2025-06-26 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,528–$4,104 | $3,780 | $5,292 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,670 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $572 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franklin "Watty" Watkins worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin "Watty" Watkins work is $3,528. The median Franklin "Watty" Watkins painting sells for $3,780 across 10 lots. The median Franklin "Watty" Watkins work on paper sells for $572 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Franklin "Watty" Watkins painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franklin "Watty" Watkins painting is $3,780.
What is Franklin "Watty" Watkins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franklin "Watty" Watkins painting is $11,875.
What is Franklin "Watty" Watkins's auction record?
Franklin "Watty" Watkins's auction record is $11,875, set in 2017.
See the full Franklin "Watty" Watkins record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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