Frans Masereel (1889–1972)
Frans Masereel is a Belgian artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $747. 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 Masereel sold in 2026 for $3,823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frans Masereel on OpeningBid →What is a Frans Masereel work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Masereel work is $747.
The median Frans Masereel print sells for $323 across 40 lots.
The median Frans Masereel work on paper sells for $923 across 24 lots.
The median Frans Masereel painting sells for $5,918 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frans Masereel prints typically sell for $178–$937 (the middle half of 22 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 | 56 | $323†‡ | $3,823 | 71.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 28 | $5,918†‡ | $37,761 | 60.7% | 2018-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $923‡ | $23,275 | 70.6% | 2025-05-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $15,600‡ | $37,761 | — | 2013-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frans Masereel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $323 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $5,918, record $37,761. A typical Frans Masereel painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $15,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $178–$937†‡ | $274†‡ | $2,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,894–$7,758‡ | $4,842‡ | $10,222‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,946–$12,068†‡ | $6,364†‡ | $37,761 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $710–$1,585‡ | $950‡ | $3,403‡ |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $37,761 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $23,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,600 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $13,061‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,823 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,800 |
‡ 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 Masereel worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Masereel work is $747. The median Frans Masereel print sells for $323 across 40 lots. The median Frans Masereel work on paper sells for $923 across 24 lots. The median Frans Masereel painting sells for $5,918 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frans Masereel prints typically sell for $178–$937 (the middle half of 22 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 Masereel print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Masereel print is $323. 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 Masereel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Masereel print is $3,823.
What is the average price of a Frans Masereel work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Masereel work on paper is $923. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frans Masereel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Masereel work on paper is $23,275.
What is the average price of a Frans Masereel painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Masereel painting is $5,918. 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 Masereel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Masereel painting is $37,761.
What is the average price of a small Frans Masereel print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans Masereel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $274, 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 Masereel work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frans Masereel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frans Masereel's auction record?
Frans Masereel's auction record is $37,761, set in 2006.
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