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# Frans Francken II (1581–1642)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Frans Francken II at 19 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,814–$57,518, n=9). The auction record is $503,738 for The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite | Oil on copper | $503,738 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | David and Abigail | Painting | $365,845 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 3 | Apricots with a fly and an orange-tip butterfly on a pewter platter, with a façon-de-Venise wine glass and hazelnuts on a stone ledge | Painting | $305,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament | Oil paint | $200,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Death and the Miser | Painting | $157,500 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Allegorie der Folgen eines Krieges, 1615 | Öl auf Holz | $143,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2026 |
| 7 | Diana and her nymphs bathing, oil on copper | Ink | $112,397 | Dorotheum | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | THE EMPEROR CHARLES V SHOWN THE VIRGIN'S ROBES | Painting | $91,862 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1621 | Marble | $88,200 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | The Witches' Sabbath | Painting | $87,268 | Christie's | May 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $18,320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $18,718 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $16,932 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frans Francken II is a Flemish artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,949. 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 II sold in 2026 for $503,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frans Francken II work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken II work is $11,949.

The median Frans Francken II painting sells for $11,854 across 60 lots.

The median Frans Francken II sculpture sells for $88,200 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frans Francken II paintings typically sell for $5,222–$32,592 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Francken II paintings typically sell for $5,893–$47,906 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $11,854†‡ | $503,738 | 82.2% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $88,200 | $88,200 | — | 2024-01-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $200,000 | $503,738 | — | 2026-06-30 |

† 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) | 24 | $5,222–$32,592† | $12,776† | $305,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $5,893–$47,906†‡ | $9,839†‡ | $503,738 |

† 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 | 2026 | $503,738 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $365,845 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $88,200 |

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 Francken II worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken II work is $11,949. The median Frans Francken II painting sells for $11,854 across 60 lots. The median Frans Francken II sculpture sells for $88,200 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frans Francken II paintings typically sell for $5,222–$32,592 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Francken II paintings typically sell for $5,893–$47,906 (the middle half of 23 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 Francken II painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Francken II painting is $11,854. 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 II's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Francken II painting is $503,738.

### What is the average price of a small Frans Francken II painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans Francken II painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Francken II painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,839, 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 II's auction record?

Frans Francken II's auction record is $503,738, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frans Francken II auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-francken-ii (updated 2026-11-02).

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.