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# Franz Kafka (1883–1924)

Franz Kafka is an Austro-Hungarian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,062.

A work by Franz Kafka sold in 2026 for $1,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Kafka work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kafka work is $1,062.

The median Franz Kafka print sells for $1,780 across 2 lots.

The median Franz Kafka photograph sells for $509 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,780 | $1,780 | — | 2023-11-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $509 | $509 | — | 2009-06-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,780 |
| Photography | 2009 | $509 |

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 Kafka worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kafka work is $1,062. The median Franz Kafka print sells for $1,780 across 2 lots. The median Franz Kafka photograph sells for $509 across 1 lots.

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

Franz Kafka's auction record is $65,802, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.