Frans Francken (1581–1642)
Frans Francken is a Flemish artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,850. 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 Francken sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $26,460 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken work is $5,850.
The median Frans Francken painting sells for $3,422 across 27 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 | 43 | $3,422†‡ | $204,056 | 62.8% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $123,445 | $204,056 | — | 2011-04-01 |
† 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) | 14 | $1,461–$20,014†‡ | $2,687†‡ | $204,056 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,420–$36,371†‡ | $18,589†‡ | $123,445 |
† 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 | $204,056 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $123,445 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frans Francken worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken work is $5,850. The median Frans Francken painting sells for $3,422 across 27 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 Francken painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Francken painting is $3,422. 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 Francken's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Francken painting is $204,056.
What is the average price of a small Frans Francken painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans Francken painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,687, 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 medium Frans Francken painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Francken painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,589, 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 Francken's auction record?
Frans Francken's auction record is $204,056, set in 2010.
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