Franz Erhard Walther (b. 1939)
Franz Erhard Walther is an Austrian artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,709. 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 Erhard Walther is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,542; 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 Erhard Walther on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Erhard Walther work worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Erhard Walther work is $2,709.
The median Franz Erhard Walther work on paper sells for $2,734 across 96 lots.
The median Franz Erhard Walther print sells for $339 across 19 lots.
The median Franz Erhard Walther painting sells for $3,250 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Franz Erhard Walther work on papers typically sell for $1,772–$3,961 (the middle half of 90 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 | 23 | $339‡ | $10,625 | 82.6% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,250†‡ | $45,619 | — | 2024-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 110 | $2,734†‡ | $32,154 | 87.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $16,797‡ | $44,198 | — | 2020-06-10 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,112‡ | $3,109‡ | 85.7% | 2023-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $22,387‡ | $71,506 | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Erhard Walther's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $339 with 82.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $3,250, record $45,619. A typical Franz Erhard Walther painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $22,387.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $361–$2,543‡ | $701‡ | $10,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $178–$380‡ | $331‡ | $3,299 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,911–$3,542†‡ | $3,125†‡ | $4,688 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $1,772–$3,961†‡ | $2,734†‡ | $16,114 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $852–$1,282‡ | $1,112‡ | $3,109‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $45,619 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $44,198 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $32,154 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $16,797‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,114 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,299 |
‡ 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 Erhard Walther worth?
Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Erhard Walther work is $2,709. The median Franz Erhard Walther work on paper sells for $2,734 across 96 lots. The median Franz Erhard Walther print sells for $339 across 19 lots. The median Franz Erhard Walther painting sells for $3,250 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Erhard Walther work on papers typically sell for $1,772–$3,961 (the middle half of 90 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 Erhard Walther work on paper?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Erhard Walther work on paper is $2,734. 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 Erhard Walther's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Erhard Walther work on paper is $32,154.
What is the average price of a Franz Erhard Walther print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Erhard Walther print is $339. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Erhard Walther's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Erhard Walther print is $10,625.
What is the average price of a small Franz Erhard Walther work on paper?
Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Erhard Walther work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,734, 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 the average price of a medium Franz Erhard Walther print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Erhard Walther print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Erhard Walther's auction record?
Franz Erhard Walther's auction record is $71,506, set in 2023.
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