> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-bernhard-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# BERNHARD, FRANZ (1934–2013)

BERNHARD, FRANZ is an artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,653. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BERNHARD, FRANZ is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,653; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BERNHARD, FRANZ work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERNHARD, FRANZ work is $1,653.

The median BERNHARD, FRANZ work on paper sells for $605 across 8 lots.

The median BERNHARD, FRANZ sculpture sells for $5,340 across 8 lots.

The median BERNHARD, FRANZ print sells for $106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $106‡ | $106‡ | — | 2023-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $605‡ | $1,693‡ | 72.7% | 2019-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $5,340‡ | $12,317 | 80% | 2026-02-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $605–$918‡ | $681‡ | $1,693‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,653–$3,109‡ | $1,923‡ | $8,102 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $12,317 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,693‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $972 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $106‡ |

‡ 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 BERNHARD, FRANZ worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERNHARD, FRANZ work is $1,653. The median BERNHARD, FRANZ work on paper sells for $605 across 8 lots. The median BERNHARD, FRANZ sculpture sells for $5,340 across 8 lots. The median BERNHARD, FRANZ print sells for $106 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a BERNHARD, FRANZ work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BERNHARD, FRANZ work on paper is $605. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BERNHARD, FRANZ's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BERNHARD, FRANZ work on paper is $1,693. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is BERNHARD, FRANZ's auction record?

BERNHARD, FRANZ's auction record is $12,317, set in 2008.

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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, “BERNHARD, FRANZ auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-bernhard-2 (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.