Franz Heckendorf (1888–1962)
Franz Heckendorf is a German artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,655. 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 Heckendorf sold in 2026 for $14,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Heckendorf work is $2,655.
The median Franz Heckendorf painting sells for $4,536 across 53 lots.
The median Franz Heckendorf work on paper sells for $735 across 39 lots.
The median Franz Heckendorf print sells for $592 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Heckendorf paintings typically sell for $3,574–$8,946 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Franz Heckendorf work on papers typically sell for $466–$1,206 (the middle half of 24 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 | 7 | $592‡ | $2,994‡ | 42.9% | 2014-05-31 |
| Paintings | 91 | $4,536†‡ | $16,629‡ | 58.2% | 2025-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $735†‡ | $6,005‡ | 59.1% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,623‡ | $16,629‡ | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Heckendorf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $592 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (91 lots) median $4,536, record $16,629. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Franz Heckendorf painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $13,623.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,910–$3,144‡ | $2,781‡ | $4,800‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $3,574–$8,946†‡ | $4,653†‡ | $16,629‡ |
† 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) | 24 | $466–$1,206†‡ | $731†‡ | $6,005‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $558–$1,097‡ | $702‡ | $1,514 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,629‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $14,615 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,005‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,777‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,994‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $272‡ |
‡ 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 Heckendorf worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Heckendorf work is $2,655. The median Franz Heckendorf painting sells for $4,536 across 53 lots. The median Franz Heckendorf work on paper sells for $735 across 39 lots. The median Franz Heckendorf print sells for $592 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Heckendorf paintings typically sell for $3,574–$8,946 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Franz Heckendorf work on papers typically sell for $466–$1,206 (the middle half of 24 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 Heckendorf painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Heckendorf painting is $4,536. 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 Heckendorf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Heckendorf painting is $16,629. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Franz Heckendorf work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Heckendorf work on paper is $735. 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 Heckendorf's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Heckendorf work on paper is $6,005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Franz Heckendorf painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Heckendorf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,653, 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 small Franz Heckendorf work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Heckendorf work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $731, 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 Heckendorf's auction record?
Franz Heckendorf's auction record is $16,629, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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