Franz Kline (1910–1962)
Franz Kline is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $94,510. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Kline sold in 2020 for $4,013,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Kline on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Kline work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kline work is $94,510.
The median Franz Kline work on paper sells for $98,981 across 16 lots.
The median Franz Kline painting sells for $135,579 across 11 lots.
The median Franz Kline print sells for $2,300 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,300 | $27,500 | — | 2020-06-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $135,579 | $4M | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $98,981 | $806,520 | 88.9% | 2021-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $213,134 | $4M | — | 2020-10-28 |
Franz Kline's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,300. Paintings (11 lots) median $135,579, record $4,013,000. A typical Franz Kline painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $213,134.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $55,216–$219,067 | $135,579 | $231,250 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $45,613–$293,232 | $98,981 | $806,520 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4M |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $806,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $407,855 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $231,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Kline worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kline work is $94,510. The median Franz Kline work on paper sells for $98,981 across 16 lots. The median Franz Kline painting sells for $135,579 across 11 lots. The median Franz Kline print sells for $2,300 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Franz Kline work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kline work on paper is $98,981.
What is Franz Kline's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kline work on paper is $806,520.
What is the average price of a Franz Kline painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kline painting is $135,579.
What is Franz Kline's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kline painting is $4,013,000.
What is the average price of a small Franz Kline work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Kline work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $98,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Franz Kline's auction record?
Franz Kline's auction record is $4,013,000, set in 2020.
See the full Franz Kline record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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