> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-claerhout · updated 2026-11-03

# Frans Claerhout (1919–2006)

## What is Frans Claerhout’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 233 auction results for Frans Claerhout at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $194 including buyer’s premium (middle half $130–$486, n=69). The auction record is $19,808 for The Shepherd (2019, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shepherd | Bronze with a brown patina | $19,808 | Strauss and Co | May 2019 |
| 2 | Back to Earth | Oil on board | $6,637 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Sunflower Pickers | Oil on board | $6,036 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Men Carrying a Goose | Oil on board | $3,168 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Harvesting | Oil on board | $3,124 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 6 | Brothers | Oil on board | $2,963 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Figures in a Rural Setting | Oil on board | $2,650 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Child with Wheelbarrow and Chicken | Oil on board | $2,208 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Two Figures | Oil on board | $2,189 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | Three Figures | Oil on board | $2,094 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,194 |
| Works on paper | 64 | $203 |
| Other | 26 | $156 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,148 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $211 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 233 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frans Claerhout is a South African artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $233. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frans Claerhout sold in 2026 for $1,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frans Claerhout work worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Claerhout work is $233.

The median Frans Claerhout painting sells for $1,206 across 49 lots.

The median Frans Claerhout work on paper sells for $205 across 45 lots.

The median Frans Claerhout sculpture sells for $19,808 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Claerhout paintings typically sell for $889–$2,429 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-09-26 |
| Paintings | 49 | $1,206 | $6,637 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $205 | $464 | — | 2023-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $19,808 | $19,808 | — | 2019-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $3,168† | $19,808 | — | 2023-07-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $889–$2,429 | $1,206 | $6,637 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $173–$201 | $173 | $464 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $205–$328 | $205 | $362 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $19,808 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,637 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,036 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $464 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $362 |

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 Frans Claerhout worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Claerhout work is $233. The median Frans Claerhout painting sells for $1,206 across 49 lots. The median Frans Claerhout work on paper sells for $205 across 45 lots. The median Frans Claerhout sculpture sells for $19,808 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Claerhout paintings typically sell for $889–$2,429 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Frans Claerhout painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Claerhout painting is $1,206.

### What is Frans Claerhout's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Claerhout painting is $6,637.

### What is the average price of a Frans Claerhout work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Claerhout work on paper is $205.

### What is Frans Claerhout's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Claerhout work on paper is $464.

### What is the average price of a medium Frans Claerhout painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Claerhout painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frans Claerhout's auction record?

Frans Claerhout's auction record is $19,808, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frans Claerhout auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-claerhout (updated 2026-11-03).

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.