Franz Arthur Bischoff (1864–1929)
What is Franz Arthur Bischoff’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Franz Arthur Bischoff at 8 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $26,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,368–$55,040, n=6). The auction record is $200,000 for Trimming the Wisteria (in Bischoff's backyard) (2020, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trimming the Wisteria (in Bischoff's backyard), 1864 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Picking Poppies, Pasadena, 1864 | Oil on canvas | $165,600 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Highland Drive, Monterey Coast, 1864 | Oil on canvas | $100,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Garden of Nasturtiums, 1864 | Oil on canvas | $61,440 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | San Juan Capistrano Mission Yard, 1864 | Oil on canvas | $55,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Women by a Fountain, 1864 | Oil on board | $35,840 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Mount Alice, 1864 | Oil on canvas | $33,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Sierra Landscape | Oil on canvas | $18,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Hazy Landscape, Summer Afternoon, and Woman at Laguna Beach, 1864 | Oil on canvas laid to board | $16,640 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | A tall vase with Rex Begonias height 16 1/2in, 1864 | — | $8,000 | Bonhams | Aug 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $6,000 |
| Other | 7 | $4,620 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $33,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Arthur Bischoff is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $5,463.
A work by Franz Arthur Bischoff sold in 2026 for $61,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Arthur Bischoff work is $5,463.
The median Franz Arthur Bischoff painting sells for $6,000 across 20 lots.
The median Franz Arthur Bischoff work on paper sells for $2,311 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $6,000 | $165,600 | 90.9% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,311 | $3,437 | — | 2023-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $165,600 | $200,000 | — | 2026-04-15 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,375–$8,660 | $4,060 | $35,840 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $19,875–$80,720 | $55,000 | $165,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $165,600 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,185 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Arthur Bischoff worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Arthur Bischoff work is $5,463. The median Franz Arthur Bischoff painting sells for $6,000 across 20 lots. The median Franz Arthur Bischoff work on paper sells for $2,311 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Franz Arthur Bischoff painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Arthur Bischoff painting is $6,000.
What is Franz Arthur Bischoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Arthur Bischoff painting is $165,600.
What is the average price of a small Franz Arthur Bischoff painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Arthur Bischoff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Franz Arthur Bischoff's auction record?
Franz Arthur Bischoff's auction record is $200,000, set in 2020.
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