Frans Krajcberg (1921–2021)
Frans Krajcberg is a Brazilian artist with 298 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $13,467. 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 Krajcberg is recorded as sold in 2022 for $64,357; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frans Krajcberg on OpeningBid →What is a Frans Krajcberg work worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Krajcberg work is $13,467.
The median Frans Krajcberg sculpture sells for $48,770 across 65 lots.
The median Frans Krajcberg painting sells for $13,204 across 29 lots.
The median Frans Krajcberg print sells for $515 across 11 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Frans Krajcberg sculptures typically sell for $54,324–$106,051 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $515† | $2,566 | — | 2023-03-08 |
| Paintings | 29 | $13,204‡ | $32,293‡ | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $9,126‡ | $20,000 | 90% | 2026-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $48,770‡ | $181,483‡ | 95.6% | 2023-08-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $137,230‡ | $181,483‡ | — | 2021-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frans Krajcberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $515. Paintings (29 lots) median $13,204, record $32,293. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Frans Krajcberg painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $137,230.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $10,235–$15,486‡ | $13,467‡ | $32,293‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $6,991–$15,245‡ | $9,884‡ | $165,844 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $54,324–$106,051‡ | $81,192‡ | $181,483‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $181,483‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $165,844 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,293‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $18,075‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $11,306 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,566 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,021 |
‡ 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 Krajcberg worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Krajcberg work is $13,467. The median Frans Krajcberg sculpture sells for $48,770 across 65 lots. The median Frans Krajcberg painting sells for $13,204 across 29 lots. The median Frans Krajcberg print sells for $515 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Frans Krajcberg sculptures typically sell for $54,324–$106,051 (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 Krajcberg sculpture?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Krajcberg sculpture is $48,770. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frans Krajcberg's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Krajcberg sculpture is $181,483. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Frans Krajcberg painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Krajcberg painting is $13,204. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frans Krajcberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Krajcberg painting is $32,293. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Frans Krajcberg print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Krajcberg print is $515. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frans Krajcberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Krajcberg print is $2,566.
What is the average price of a large Frans Krajcberg sculpture?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frans Krajcberg sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $81,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Frans Krajcberg sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Krajcberg sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frans Krajcberg's auction record?
Frans Krajcberg's auction record is $181,483, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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