Franklin White (1892–1975)
Franklin White is an Australian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $115. 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 Franklin White is recorded as sold in 2025 for $229; 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 Franklin White on OpeningBid →What is a Franklin White work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin White work is $115.
The median Franklin White painting sells for $120 across 8 lots.
The median Franklin White work on paper sells for $158 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 | 11 | $120† | $4,191 | 72.7% | 2022-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $158†‡ | $229‡ | 50% | 2025-08-19 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $59–$126† | $115† | $138† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,191 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $619 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $229‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $88† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franklin White worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin White work is $115. The median Franklin White painting sells for $120 across 8 lots. The median Franklin White work on paper sells for $158 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 Franklin White painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franklin White painting is $120. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franklin White's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franklin White painting is $4,191.
What is Franklin White's auction record?
Franklin White's auction record is $619, set in 2019.
See the full Franklin White record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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