Frans (1581–1642)
Frans is a Belgian artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,177. 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 Frans is recorded as sold in 2025 for $35,336; 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 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans work is $9,177.
The median Frans painting sells for $9,017 across 83 lots.
The median Frans work on paper sells for $15,292 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frans paintings typically sell for $6,449–$28,569 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Frans paintings typically sell for $3,717–$16,443 (the middle half of 38 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 167 | $9,017†‡ | $212,008‡ | 49.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $15,292‡ | $19,615 | — | 2017-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $90,082‡ | $212,008‡ | — | 2013-09-20 |
† 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) | 38 | $3,717–$16,443†‡ | $7,006†‡ | $212,008‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $6,449–$28,569†‡ | $12,000†‡ | $109,715‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $212,008‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $109,715‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $19,615 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $10,970‡ |
‡ 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 Frans worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans work is $9,177. The median Frans painting sells for $9,017 across 83 lots. The median Frans work on paper sells for $15,292 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frans paintings typically sell for $6,449–$28,569 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frans paintings typically sell for $3,717–$16,443 (the middle half of 38 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 Frans painting?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans painting is $9,017. 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 Frans's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans painting is $212,008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Frans painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,000, 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 the average price of a small Frans painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,006, 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 Frans's auction record?
Frans's auction record is $212,008, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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