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# František Drtikol (1883–1961)

František Drtikol is a Czech artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,840. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by František Drtikol sold in 2021 for $7,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a František Drtikol work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Drtikol work is $1,840.

The median František Drtikol photograph sells for $1,750 across 32 lots.

The median František Drtikol print sells for $3,734 across 7 lots.

The median František Drtikol work on paper sells for $1,840 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) František Drtikol photographs typically sell for $1,375–$2,200 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $3,734 | $71,536 | 77.8% | 2016-02-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,840 | $1,840 | 50% | 1998-06-11 |
| Photography | 42 | $1,750‡ | $71,536 | 76.2% | 2025-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $71,536 | $71,536 | — | 2016-02-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,050–$33,258 | $3,734 | $71,536 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,375–$2,200‡ | $1,725‡ | $71,536 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $71,536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $71,536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $42,922 |
| Photography | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $1,840 |

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 František Drtikol worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Drtikol work is $1,840. The median František Drtikol photograph sells for $1,750 across 32 lots. The median František Drtikol print sells for $3,734 across 7 lots. The median František Drtikol work on paper sells for $1,840 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) František Drtikol photographs typically sell for $1,375–$2,200 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a František Drtikol photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a František Drtikol photograph is $1,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is František Drtikol's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a František Drtikol photograph is $71,536.

### What is the average price of a small František Drtikol photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small František Drtikol photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is František Drtikol's auction record?

František Drtikol's auction record is $71,536, set in 2016.

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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, “František Drtikol auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frantisek-drtikol-2 (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.