Frans Mortelmans (1865–1936)
Frans Mortelmans is a Belgian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,403. 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 Mortelmans sold in 2025 for $5,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frans Mortelmans on OpeningBid →What is a Frans Mortelmans work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Mortelmans work is $3,403.
The median Frans Mortelmans painting sells for $1,738 across 21 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 | 27 | $1,738†‡ | $26,554 | 77.8% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 6 | $569–$1,488‡ | $738‡ | $9,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,098–$5,726†‡ | $1,878†‡ | $26,554 |
† 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 | 2017 | $26,554 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $24,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frans Mortelmans worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Mortelmans work is $3,403. The median Frans Mortelmans painting sells for $1,738 across 21 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 Mortelmans painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Mortelmans painting is $1,738. 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 Mortelmans's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Mortelmans painting is $26,554.
What is the average price of a medium Frans Mortelmans painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Mortelmans painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,878, 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 Mortelmans's auction record?
Frans Mortelmans's auction record is $26,554, set in 2017.
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