Franz Josef Altenburg (1941–2021)
What is Franz Josef Altenburg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Franz Josef Altenburg at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,110 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,583–$12,255, n=6). The auction record is $20,197 for Gerüst (2026, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerüst, 1986 | Ceramics made of light shard, glazed light-green | $20,197 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Dock, 1988 | Ceramics made of red-brown shard, glazed cream-coloured | $15,536 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled | Keramik | $12,836 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled | Keramik | $7,431 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 5 | Franz Josef Altenburg (Bad Ischl 1941-2021 Wels), an object (frame) | Ceramic | $7,343 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Vase, Keramik, blau glasiert, 1999 | Keramik | $5,038 | Dorotheum | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Turm, Keramik, farbig glasiert | Keramik | $4,742 | Dorotheum | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Franz Josef Altenburg (Bad Ischl 1941-2021 Wels), an object (vessel) | Ceramic | $4,326 | Dorotheum | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled | Keramik | $3,783 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 10 | Franz Josef Altenburg (Bad Ischl 1941-2021 Wels), a two-piece object | Ceramic | $3,245 | Dorotheum | Dec 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $4,263 |
| Sculpture | 16 | $2,493 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,493 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Josef Altenburg is an Austrian artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $930. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Josef Altenburg sold in 2026 for $1,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Josef Altenburg work is $930.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,363‡ | $20,197 | — | 2026-06-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Josef Altenburg worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Josef Altenburg work is $930. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Josef Altenburg's auction record?
Franz Josef Altenburg's auction record is $20,197, set in 2026.
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