Franz (1948–2003)
Franz is an Austrian artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $343. 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 Franz is recorded as sold in 2026 for $614; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz on OpeningBid →What is a Franz work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $343.
The median Franz work on paper sells for $688 across 3 lots.
The median Franz painting sells for $401 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $401†‡ | $746† | 66.7% | 2025-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $688 | $974 | 60% | 2026-04-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $974‡ | $1,855‡ | — | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $974 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $746† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $688 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $56‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Franz worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $343. The median Franz work on paper sells for $688 across 3 lots. The median Franz painting sells for $401 across 2 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 Franz's auction record?
Franz's auction record is $1,855, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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