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# Frans Martin Claerhout (1919–2006)

Frans Martin Claerhout is a South African artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $271. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frans Martin Claerhout sold in 2026 for $754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frans Martin Claerhout work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Martin Claerhout work is $271.

The median Frans Martin Claerhout work on paper sells for $283 across 3 lots.

The median Frans Martin Claerhout painting sells for $877 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $877 | $1,000 | — | 2026-07-14 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $283 | $312 | 75% | 2024-08-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $754 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $312 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $283 |

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 Martin Claerhout worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Martin Claerhout work is $271. The median Frans Martin Claerhout work on paper sells for $283 across 3 lots. The median Frans Martin Claerhout painting sells for $877 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frans Martin Claerhout's auction record?

Frans Martin Claerhout's auction record is $754, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.