Frantisek Kupka (1871–1957)
Frantisek Kupka is a Czech artist with 250 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frantisek Kupka sold in 2026 for $25,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frantisek Kupka work is $2,600.
The median Frantisek Kupka work on paper sells for $7,955 across 84 lots.
The median Frantisek Kupka print sells for $553 across 67 lots.
The median Frantisek Kupka painting sells for $677,236 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka work on papers typically sell for $3,399–$31,642 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka prints typically sell for $660–$3,752 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 75 | $553†‡ | $20,738 | 89.3% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 10 | $677,236†‡ | $3M | — | 2024-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $7,955†‡ | $277,200 | 84% | 2026-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $307,520‡ | $3M | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frantisek Kupka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $553 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $677,236, record $3,024,104. A typical Frantisek Kupka painting sells for around 1,224× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $307,520.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $660–$3,752†‡ | $1,291†‡ | $20,738 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $523–$2,398† | $1,150† | $5,172 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $700,473–$2.7M‡ | $2M‡ | $3M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $3,399–$31,642†‡ | $9,912†‡ | $277,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $277,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $151,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20,738 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $15,560 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frantisek Kupka worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frantisek Kupka work is $2,600. The median Frantisek Kupka work on paper sells for $7,955 across 84 lots. The median Frantisek Kupka print sells for $553 across 67 lots. The median Frantisek Kupka painting sells for $677,236 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka work on papers typically sell for $3,399–$31,642 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka prints typically sell for $660–$3,752 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Frantisek Kupka work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frantisek Kupka work on paper is $7,955. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frantisek Kupka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frantisek Kupka work on paper is $277,200.
What is the average price of a Frantisek Kupka print?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frantisek Kupka print is $553. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frantisek Kupka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frantisek Kupka print is $20,738.
What is the average price of a small Frantisek Kupka work on paper?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frantisek Kupka work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Frantisek Kupka print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frantisek Kupka print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,291, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frantisek Kupka's auction record?
Frantisek Kupka's auction record is $3,024,104, set in 2013.
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