Frantisek Kupka (1871–1957)
Frantisek Kupka is a Czech-French artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,389. 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 is recorded as sold in 2019 for $21,415; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frantisek Kupka work is $9,389.
The median Frantisek Kupka work on paper sells for $20,901 across 26 lots.
The median Frantisek Kupka print sells for $920 across 10 lots.
The median Frantisek Kupka painting sells for $62,475 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka work on papers typically sell for $8,556–$41,061 (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 | 18 | $920† | $5,480 | 55.6% | 2010-04-14 |
| Paintings | 1 | $62,475‡ | $62,475‡ | — | 2018-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $20,901‡ | $102,139 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $78,222 | $102,139 | — | 2008-06-25 |
† 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 (18 lots) median $920 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $62,475, record $62,475. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Frantisek Kupka painting sells for around 68× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $78,222.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $498–$1,511† | $920† | $5,480 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $8,556–$41,061‡ | $20,387‡ | $78,222 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $102,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $78,222 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $62,475‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $5,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,990 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frantisek Kupka worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frantisek Kupka work is $9,389. The median Frantisek Kupka work on paper sells for $20,901 across 26 lots. The median Frantisek Kupka print sells for $920 across 10 lots. The median Frantisek Kupka painting sells for $62,475 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frantisek Kupka work on papers typically sell for $8,556–$41,061 (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 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frantisek Kupka work on paper is $20,901. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frantisek Kupka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frantisek Kupka work on paper is $102,139.
What is the average price of a Frantisek Kupka print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frantisek Kupka print is $920. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frantisek Kupka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frantisek Kupka print is $5,480.
What is the average price of a small Frantisek Kupka work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frantisek Kupka work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frantisek Kupka's auction record?
Frantisek Kupka's auction record is $102,139, set in 1999.
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