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# Franz Kaisermann (1765–1833)

Franz Kaisermann is a Swiss artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,275. 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 Kaisermann sold in 2024 for $4,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Kaisermann work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kaisermann work is $4,275.

The median Franz Kaisermann work on paper sells for $5,190 across 32 lots.

The median Franz Kaisermann print sells for $3,488 across 10 lots.

The median Franz Kaisermann painting sells for $2,268 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Kaisermann work on papers typically sell for $3,610–$14,224 (the middle half of 20 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 | 12 | $3,488†‡ | $5,774† | 83.3% | 2019-05-08 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2,268† | $2,348 | 50% | 2014-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $5,190†‡ | $33,326† | 65.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,060† | $33,326† | — | 2020-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Franz Kaisermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $3,488 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,268, record $2,348. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $22,060.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,636–$4,490†‡ | $3,488†‡ | $5,774† |

† 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) | 12 | $1,403–$6,428†‡ | $3,516†‡ | $11,230† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,610–$14,224†‡ | $5,668†‡ | $33,326† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $33,326† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,060 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,774† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,949† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,348 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,188† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kaisermann worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kaisermann work is $4,275. The median Franz Kaisermann work on paper sells for $5,190 across 32 lots. The median Franz Kaisermann print sells for $3,488 across 10 lots. The median Franz Kaisermann painting sells for $2,268 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Kaisermann work on papers typically sell for $3,610–$14,224 (the middle half of 20 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 Kaisermann work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kaisermann work on paper is $5,190. 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 Kaisermann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kaisermann work on paper is $33,326. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,326 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Franz Kaisermann print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kaisermann print is $3,488. 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 Kaisermann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kaisermann print is $5,774. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,774 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Franz Kaisermann work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Kaisermann work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,668, 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 Kaisermann work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Kaisermann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,516, 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 Kaisermann's auction record?

Franz Kaisermann's auction record is $33,326, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,326 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Kaisermann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-kaisermann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
