> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-batke · updated 2026-11-01

# Franz Batke (1903–1983)

Franz Batke is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $162. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Batke is recorded as sold in 2026 for $189; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Batke work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Batke work is $162.

The median Franz Batke work on paper sells for $158 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $158 | $158 | — | 2024-11-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $158 |

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 Batke worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Batke work is $162. The median Franz Batke work on paper sells for $158 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Franz Batke's auction record is $189, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Batke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-batke (updated 2026-11-01).

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.