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# Franz Kobell (1749–1822)

Franz Kobell is a German artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $839. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Kobell sold in 2025 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Kobell work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kobell work is $839.

The median Franz Kobell work on paper sells for $888 across 22 lots.

The median Franz Kobell print sells for $288 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Franz Kobell work on papers typically sell for $540–$1,404 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $288‡ | $288‡ | — | 2014-08-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $888‡ | $29,566 | — | 2026-03-27 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $540–$1,404‡ | $888‡ | $29,566 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $29,566 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $288‡ |

‡ 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 Kobell worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Kobell work is $839. The median Franz Kobell work on paper sells for $888 across 22 lots. The median Franz Kobell print sells for $288 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Kobell work on papers typically sell for $540–$1,404 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Kobell work on paper is $888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Kobell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Kobell work on paper is $29,566.

### What is the average price of a small Franz Kobell work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Kobell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Franz Kobell's auction record is $29,566, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Kobell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-kobell (updated 2026-11-03).

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.