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# František Tichý (1896–1961)

František Tichý is a Czech artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $14,921. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by František Tichý is recorded as sold in 2026 for $23,977; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 František Tichý works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a František Tichý work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Tichý work is $14,921.

The median František Tichý work on paper sells for $11,059 across 20 lots.

The median František Tichý painting sells for $49,857 across 8 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 | 8 | $49,857‡ | $120,999 | — | 2025-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $11,059‡ | $40,622 | — | 2025-11-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,038–$16,130‡ | $7,905‡ | $32,932 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $120,999 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $108,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $40,622 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,932 |

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 Tichý worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a František Tichý work is $14,921. The median František Tichý work on paper sells for $11,059 across 20 lots. The median František Tichý painting sells for $49,857 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a František Tichý work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a František Tichý work on paper is $11,059. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is František Tichý's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a František Tichý work on paper is $40,622.

### What is the average price of a small František Tichý work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small František Tichý work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

František Tichý's auction record is $120,999, set in 2024.

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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 Tichý auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frantisek-tichy (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.