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# Franz Barwig the Elder

## What is Franz Barwig the Elder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Franz Barwig the Elder at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,491 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,454–$2,445, n=12). The auction record is $18,045 for Female panther (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Female panther, 1912/14 | Bronze, cast; signed on the reverse: "F. BARWIG" | $18,045 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Panther, 1912/14 | Bronze, cast; signed on the reverse: "F. BARWIG" | $18,045 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Bathing woman, circa 1930 | Bronze, cast, patinated; as well as a plaster cast made by the artist; both signed on the top of the plith: "F. BARWIG" | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Capricorn, circa 1911 | Bronze, patinated brown; monogrammed on the plinth: "FB" | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Mirror frame, 1900 | Limewood, carved; mirror glass; signed and dated on the reverse: "F. Barwig / Wien 1900" | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Sculpture of two men brawling, circa 1920 | Lime wood, carved, partly polished, stained; signed on the front of the plinth: "F. BARWIG", stamp on the lower surface: "STAT. HLAVNYCOLNY", old label from the custom office in Munich and old stamp, illegible inscription in pencil; small imperfection on seam of the cloak | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Pacing panther, 1918 | Bronze, dark patinated; monogrammed on the side of the plinth: "F.B" | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Capricorn, 1911 | Bronze | $9,774 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Fighting ibex, 1911 | Bronze; monogrammed | $9,774 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Eve, c. 1930 | Ivory; inscribed on bottom: "Barwig" | $9,543 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 47 | $4,210 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $9,022 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $3,007 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz Barwig the Elder is an Austrian artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $4,511.

A work by Franz Barwig the Elder sold in 2024 for $4,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Barwig the Elder work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Barwig the Elder work is $4,511.

The median Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture sells for $5,489 across 30 lots.

The median Franz Barwig the Elder work on paper sells for $8,270 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Franz Barwig the Elder sculptures typically sell for $2,819–$6,203 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,270 | $9,022 | — | 2020-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $5,489 | $18,045 | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,293 | $18,045 | — | 2020-12-16 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,819–$6,203 | $4,361 | $18,045 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,391–$10,338 | $9,398 | $16,541 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $18,045 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $18,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,022 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,519 |

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 Barwig the Elder worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Barwig the Elder work is $4,511. The median Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture sells for $5,489 across 30 lots. The median Franz Barwig the Elder work on paper sells for $8,270 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Barwig the Elder sculptures typically sell for $2,819–$6,203 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture is $5,489.

### What is Franz Barwig the Elder's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture is $18,045.

### What is the average price of a small Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,361, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Barwig the Elder sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Franz Barwig the Elder's auction record?

Franz Barwig the Elder's auction record is $18,045, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.