Franz Kafka (1883–1924)
Franz Kafka is an artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $471. 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 Kafka sold in 2024 for $770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kafka work is $471.
The median Franz Kafka print sells for $770 across 3 lots.
The median Franz Kafka work on paper sells for $67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $770 | $3,301 | 16.7% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $67‡ | $67‡ | — | 2019-04-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,250† | $7,500 | — | 2012-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,301 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $770 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $67‡ |
‡ 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 Kafka worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kafka work is $471. The median Franz Kafka print sells for $770 across 3 lots. The median Franz Kafka work on paper sells for $67 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 Kafka print?
Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kafka print is $770.
What is Franz Kafka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kafka print is $3,301.
What is Franz Kafka's auction record?
Franz Kafka's auction record is $7,500, set in 2007.
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