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# František Kaván

František Kaván is an artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $7,145. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by František Kaván is recorded as sold in 2025 for $16,265; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a František Kaván work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Kaván work is $7,145.

The median František Kaván painting sells for $6,227 across 49 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) František Kaván paintings typically sell for $4,433–$10,931 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $6,227‡ | $85,266‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,939‡ | $85,266‡ | — | 2023-11-28 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $3,844–$12,217‡ | $6,941‡ | $16,265‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $4,433–$10,931‡ | $6,097‡ | $85,266‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,135–$24,774‡ | $11,203‡ | $37,834‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $85,266‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $37,834‡ |

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

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 Kaván worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Kaván work is $7,145. The median František Kaván painting sells for $6,227 across 49 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) František Kaván paintings typically sell for $4,433–$10,931 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a František Kaván painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a František Kaván painting is $6,227. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is František Kaván's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a František Kaván painting is $85,266. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium František Kaván painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium František Kaván painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,097, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small František Kaván painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small František Kaván painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,941, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

František Kaván's auction record is $85,266, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “František Kaván auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frantisek-kavan (updated 2026-11-02).

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.