Franz (1787–1868)
Franz is an Austrian artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,208. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,241; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz on OpeningBid →What is a Franz work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $1,208.
The median Franz work on paper sells for $1,208 across 75 lots.
The median Franz painting sells for $1,043 across 2 lots.
The median Franz print sells for $3,514 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Franz work on papers typically sell for $769–$2,114 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,514‡ | $6,589‡ | — | 2019-11-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,043‡ | $1,318‡ | — | 2019-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 117 | $1,208†‡ | $18,978‡ | 64.1% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,664‡ | $18,978‡ | — | 2025-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,514. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,043, record $1,318. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,664.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $769–$2,114†‡ | $1,208†‡ | $18,978‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $650–$4,262‡ | $1,023‡ | $5,493‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,978‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,738‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,589‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,318‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $769‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $439‡ |
‡ 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 worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $1,208. The median Franz work on paper sells for $1,208 across 75 lots. The median Franz painting sells for $1,043 across 2 lots. The median Franz print sells for $3,514 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz work on papers typically sell for $769–$2,114 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 the average price of a Franz work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz work on paper is $1,208. 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's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz work on paper is $18,978. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Franz work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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's auction record?
Franz's auction record is $18,978, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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