> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-janz · updated 2026-11-03

# Franz Janz (1946–2017)

Franz Janz is an Austrian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $857. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Janz is recorded as sold in 2025 for $982; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Franz Janz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Franz Janz on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-janz?ref=kg:franz-janz) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Franz Janz work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Janz work is $857.

The median Franz Janz painting sells for $2,256 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,256 | $4,210 | — | 2020-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,730 | $10,480 | — | 2023-09-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,210 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,256 |

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 Franz Janz worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Janz work is $857. The median Franz Janz painting sells for $2,256 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Janz's auction record?

Franz Janz's auction record is $10,480, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Janz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-janz (updated 2026-11-03).

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.