> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-van-leemputten · updated 2026-11-01

# Frans van Leemputten (1850–1914)

Frans van Leemputten is a Belgian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $828. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frans van Leemputten sold in 2026 for $1,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frans van Leemputten work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans van Leemputten work is $828.

The median Frans van Leemputten painting sells for $881 across 16 lots.

The median Frans van Leemputten work on paper sells for $373 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $881† | $7,413 | 76.2% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $373 | $556 | — | 2021-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $288–$1,860† | $881† | $4,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $446–$2,460† | $774† | $3,819 |

† 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 | 2017 | $7,413 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $4,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $556 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $191 |

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 van Leemputten worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans van Leemputten work is $828. The median Frans van Leemputten painting sells for $881 across 16 lots. The median Frans van Leemputten work on paper sells for $373 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Frans van Leemputten painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans van Leemputten painting is $881. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frans van Leemputten's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans van Leemputten painting is $7,413.

### What is Frans van Leemputten's auction record?

Frans van Leemputten's auction record is $7,413, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frans van Leemputten auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frans-van-leemputten (updated 2026-11-01).

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.