Franz Barwig (1868–1968)
Franz Barwig is an Austrian artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,425. 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 Barwig sold in 2025 for $3,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Barwig work is $1,425.
The median Franz Barwig sculpture sells for $2,355 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $2,355†‡ | $8,639‡ | 90% | 2026-09-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,918‡ | $11,560‡ | — | 2016-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,727–$4,906†‡ | $2,355†‡ | $8,639‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,639‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,835† |
† 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 Barwig worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Barwig work is $1,425. The median Franz Barwig sculpture sells for $2,355 across 9 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 Barwig's auction record?
Franz Barwig's auction record is $11,560, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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