> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-ackermann · updated 2026-11-03

# Franz Ackermann (b. 1963)

## What is Franz Ackermann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Franz Ackermann at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,042 including buyer’s premium (middle half $243–$14,550, n=8). The auction record is $521,038 for b2 barbeque with the duke (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b2 barbeque with the duke, 1999 | Oil paint | $521,038 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 2 | Evasion VI | Acrylic on canvas | $420,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Promotion no. 1, 2001 | Oil paint | $408,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | New Building, 1999 | Oil paint | $404,176 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Helicopter XVIII (reality check), 2001 | Oil paint | $228,788 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 6 | Untitled (Mental Map: Evasion III), 1996 | Oil paint | $211,231 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 7 | The Monument | Oil on canvas | $152,031 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 8 | Helicopter XVIII (reality check) | Oil paint | $93,750 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (Evasion XIII - 5 Star Tropical), 1997 | Oil paint | $85,678 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 10 | Someone's Arrival Somewhere | Watercolour and mixed media on paper on aludibond | $76,993 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $52,018 |
| Other | 9 | $10,000 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $4,220 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $53,869 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,882 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz Ackermann is a German artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $15,681. 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 Ackermann sold in 2026 for $30,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Ackermann work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Ackermann work is $15,681.

The median Franz Ackermann painting sells for $43,750 across 29 lots.

The median Franz Ackermann work on paper sells for $4,688 across 17 lots.

The median Franz Ackermann print sells for $667 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Franz Ackermann paintings typically sell for $30,299–$108,320 (the middle half of 24 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 | 7 | $667† | $2,053 | 71.4% | 2025-10-14 |
| Paintings | 34 | $43,750‡ | $521,038 | 85.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,688‡ | $76,993 | 94.4% | 2025-03-26 |
| Photography | 6 | $24,000 | $54,818 | 83.3% | 2025-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $316,482‡ | $521,038 | — | 2014-02-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Franz Ackermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $667 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $43,750, record $521,038. A typical Franz Ackermann painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $316,482.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $250–$1,362† | $667† | $2,053 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $30,299–$108,320‡ | $52,018‡ | $521,038 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $3,551–$6,195‡ | $4,220‡ | $13,338 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $521,038 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $408,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $76,993 |
| Photography | 2022 | $54,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $36,924‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $30,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,053 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $667† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Franz Ackermann worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Ackermann work is $15,681. The median Franz Ackermann painting sells for $43,750 across 29 lots. The median Franz Ackermann work on paper sells for $4,688 across 17 lots. The median Franz Ackermann print sells for $667 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Franz Ackermann paintings typically sell for $30,299–$108,320 (the middle half of 24 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 Franz Ackermann painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Ackermann painting is $43,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Ackermann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Ackermann painting is $521,038.

### What is the average price of a Franz Ackermann work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Ackermann work on paper is $4,688. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Ackermann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Ackermann work on paper is $76,993.

### What is the average price of a large Franz Ackermann painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Franz Ackermann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,018, 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 Franz Ackermann work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Ackermann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Ackermann's auction record?

Franz Ackermann's auction record is $521,038, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Ackermann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-ackermann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.