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# Frans Pourbus the Elder (1545–1581)

Frans Pourbus the Elder is a Flemish artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $10,511.

A work by Frans Pourbus the Elder sold in 2026 for $27,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frans Pourbus the Elder work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Pourbus the Elder work is $10,511.

The median Frans Pourbus the Elder painting sells for $10,225 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $10,225 | $132,000 | 75% | 2026-04-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $132,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $36,980 |

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 Pourbus the Elder worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Pourbus the Elder work is $10,511. The median Frans Pourbus the Elder painting sells for $10,225 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a Frans Pourbus the Elder painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Pourbus the Elder painting is $10,225.

### What is Frans Pourbus the Elder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Pourbus the Elder painting is $132,000.

### What is Frans Pourbus the Elder's auction record?

Frans Pourbus the Elder's auction record is $132,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.