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# Frans Oerder (1867–1944)

## What is Frans Oerder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Frans Oerder at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,251 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,796–$8,389, n=19). The auction record is $18,533 for Still Life with Violets (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life with Violets | Oil on canvas | $18,533 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 2 | Chrysanthemums in a Glass Vase | Oil on canvas | $18,305 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | In die Blomtuin | Oil on canvas | $15,846 | Strauss and Co | May 2019 |
| 4 | Nasturtiums | Oil on canvas | $15,793 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 5 | Still Life with Bowl of Red Chrysanthemums | Oil on canvas | $14,357 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 6 | Still Life of Flowers in a Copper Pot | Oil on canvas | $13,128 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 7 | Hydrangeas in a Bowl | Oil on canvas | $12,631 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Four Men resting in a Landscape | Pencil | $12,483 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 9 | Cinerarias in a Pot | Oil on canvas | $11,477 | Strauss and Co | May 2024 |
| 10 | Leisure Hours, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $10,385 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $5,905 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $6,513 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,491 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frans Oerder is a South African artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $5,173. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frans Oerder sold in 2026 for $15,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Frans Oerder work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Frans Oerder work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Oerder work is $5,173.

The median Frans Oerder painting sells for $5,525 across 58 lots.

The median Frans Oerder work on paper sells for $1,012 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Oerder paintings typically sell for $3,497–$11,477 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2017-07-17 |
| Paintings | 59 | $5,525† | $18,533 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,012 | $12,483 | — | 2026-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,305 | $18,533 | — | 2024-05-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $969–$5,753† | $5,095† | $10,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,497–$11,477† | $5,905† | $18,533 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,533 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,305 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $12,483 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,896 |

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 Oerder worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Oerder work is $5,173. The median Frans Oerder painting sells for $5,525 across 58 lots. The median Frans Oerder work on paper sells for $1,012 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frans Oerder paintings typically sell for $3,497–$11,477 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Frans Oerder painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Oerder painting is $5,525. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frans Oerder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Oerder painting is $18,533.

### What is the average price of a Frans Oerder work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Oerder work on paper is $1,012.

### What is Frans Oerder's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Oerder work on paper is $12,483.

### What is the average price of a medium Frans Oerder painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frans Oerder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frans Oerder's auction record?

Frans Oerder's auction record is $18,533, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frans Oerder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-oerder (updated 2026-11-03).

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.