> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-kessler · updated 2026-11-01

# Franz (1580–1650)

Franz is a German artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $4,753. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz is recorded as sold in 2024 for $4,753; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $4,753.

The median Franz painting sells for $1,626 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,626‡ | $1,626‡ | — | 2024-01-31 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,626‡ |

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

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 worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz work is $4,753. The median Franz painting sells for $1,626 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz's auction record?

Franz's auction record is $6,811, set in 2024.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-kessler (updated 2026-11-01).

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.