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# Franz Leo Ruben (1842–1920)

Franz Leo Ruben is an Austrian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,022. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Leo Ruben sold in 2020 for $9,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Leo Ruben work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Leo Ruben work is $9,022.

The median Franz Leo Ruben painting sells for $11,856 across 5 lots.

The median Franz Leo Ruben work on paper sells for $347 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 | 6 | $11,856 | $26,157 | 83.3% | 2026-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $347‡ | $347‡ | — | 2025-11-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $26,157 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $14,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $347‡ |

‡ 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 Leo Ruben worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Leo Ruben work is $9,022. The median Franz Leo Ruben painting sells for $11,856 across 5 lots. The median Franz Leo Ruben work on paper sells for $347 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Leo Ruben's auction record?

Franz Leo Ruben's auction record is $26,157, set in 2008.

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

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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.