Frans Francken the Younger (1581–1642)
Frans Francken the Younger is a Flemish artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,599. 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 the Younger sold in 2025 for $87,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken the Younger work is $16,599.
The median Frans Francken the Younger painting sells for $21,865 across 45 lots.
The median Frans Francken the Younger work on paper sells for $2,199 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Francken the Younger paintings typically sell for $7,797–$61,592 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Frans Francken the Younger paintings typically sell for $1,716–$26,678 (the middle half of 20 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 | 56 | $21,865†‡ | $368,637 | 80.4% | 2025-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,199† | $3,980 | — | 2024-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $122,500 | $368,637 | — | 2021-12-09 |
† 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) | 20 | $1,716–$26,678†‡ | $5,489†‡ | $157,911 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $7,797–$61,592†‡ | $30,504†‡ | $368,637 |
† 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 | 2020 | $368,637 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $157,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $417† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frans Francken the Younger worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Francken the Younger work is $16,599. The median Frans Francken the Younger painting sells for $21,865 across 45 lots. The median Frans Francken the Younger work on paper sells for $2,199 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Francken the Younger paintings typically sell for $7,797–$61,592 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frans Francken the Younger paintings typically sell for $1,716–$26,678 (the middle half of 20 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 the Younger painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Francken the Younger painting is $21,865. 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 the Younger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Francken the Younger painting is $368,637.
What is the average price of a medium Frans Francken the Younger painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Francken the Younger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,504, 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 Francken the Younger painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans Francken the Younger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,489, 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 the Younger's auction record?
Frans Francken the Younger's auction record is $368,637, set in 2020.
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