Franz Lenk (1898–1968)
Franz Lenk is a German artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,042. 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 Lenk is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,748; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Lenk work is $2,042.
The median Franz Lenk work on paper sells for $1,887 across 28 lots.
The median Franz Lenk painting sells for $9,689 across 12 lots.
The median Franz Lenk print sells for $334 across 2 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 | 4 | $334‡ | $571‡ | 50% | 2024-02-08 |
| Paintings | 19 | $9,689†‡ | $54,956 | 63.2% | 2025-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,887‡ | $10,355 | 82.4% | 2024-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $52,000 | $54,956 | — | 2019-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Lenk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $334 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $9,689, record $54,956. A typical Franz Lenk painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $52,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,748–$20,463†‡ | $9,779†‡ | $52,000 |
† 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) | 13 | $1,438–$2,986‡ | $1,903‡ | $4,278‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,453–$2,056‡ | $1,870‡ | $10,355 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $54,956 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $52,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,355 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,319‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $571‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $97‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Lenk worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Lenk work is $2,042. The median Franz Lenk work on paper sells for $1,887 across 28 lots. The median Franz Lenk painting sells for $9,689 across 12 lots. The median Franz Lenk print sells for $334 across 2 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 Lenk work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Lenk work on paper is $1,887. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Lenk's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Lenk work on paper is $10,355.
What is the average price of a Franz Lenk painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Lenk painting is $9,689. 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 Lenk's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Lenk painting is $54,956.
What is the average price of a medium Franz Lenk work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Lenk work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Franz Lenk work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Lenk work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Lenk's auction record?
Franz Lenk's auction record is $54,956, set in 2019.
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