Franz Courtens (1854–1943)
What is Franz Courtens’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Franz Courtens at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $829 including buyer’s premium (middle half $571–$1,117, n=7). The auction record is $22,902 for Untitled (2017, Veilinghuisaag). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $22,902 | Veilinghuisaag | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Le chemin des Bouleaux | Oil on canvas | $14,669 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | La nuit, circa 1890 | Painting | $4,286 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Bateau de pêche à la côte | Oil on canvas | $3,356 | Flandersauctions | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | FRANZ COURTENS (1854-1943) | Painting | $1,697 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | In The Morning | Oil on canvas | $1,420 | Flandersauctions | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Temps pluvieux (vogelenzang), 1897 | Oil on canvas | $1,343 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Summer's day at the tree-lined road | Painting | $958 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2022 |
| 9 | City view | Oil on canvas | $898 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Cows by the water at the farmhouse | Oil on canvas | $891 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $864 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $891 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $546 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Courtens is a Belgian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $758. 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 Courtens sold in 2026 for $829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Courtens on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Courtens work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Courtens work is $758.
The median Franz Courtens painting sells for $829 across 19 lots.
The median Franz Courtens work on paper sells for $278 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $829† | $4,286 | 90.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $278 | $278 | 25% | 2023-02-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $597–$1,343† | $891† | $3,356 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,286 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $278 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Courtens worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Courtens work is $758. The median Franz Courtens painting sells for $829 across 19 lots. The median Franz Courtens work on paper sells for $278 across 1 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 Courtens painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Courtens painting is $829. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franz Courtens's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Courtens painting is $4,286.
What is the average price of a medium Franz Courtens painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Courtens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franz Courtens's auction record?
Franz Courtens's auction record is $22,902, set in 2017.
See the full Franz Courtens record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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