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# Franz Radziwill (1895–1983)

## What is Franz Radziwill’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Franz Radziwill at 13 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $42,870 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,431–$87,322, n=17). The auction record is $498,445 for Gespräch über einen Paragraphen (2011, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gespräch über einen Paragraphen, circa 1960 | Oil on canvas | $498,445 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Gespräch über einen Paragraphen, 1929 | Oil on canvas, laid on wood | $496,314 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Selbstbildnis mit weisser Kappe, 1924 | Oil paint | $380,509 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Gespräch über einen Paragraphen (Conversation about a Paragraph), 1929 | Oil paint | $294,806 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Landschaft mit gelben Bäumen, 1922 | Painting | $238,740 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Zwei Männer und eine Frau in einer Loge. Verso: Dangast vom Meere aus, 1923 | Oil on canvas, painted on both sides | $188,929 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Die bunten Felder, 1957 | Painting | $183,479 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Landschaft mit zwei Felsen, 1947 | Painting | $179,055 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Eine Türe öffnet sich (mit Selbstbildnis), 1925 | Oil on canvas, laminated on panel | $173,904 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Innerhalb von 24 Stunden (Within 24 hours), 1947 | Oil paint | $147,580 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $56,743 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $6,968 |
| Other | 9 | $6,485 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $72,084 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $8,925 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz Radziwill is a German artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $13,722. 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 Radziwill sold in 2026 for $42,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Franz Radziwill work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franz Radziwill work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Radziwill work is $13,722.

The median Franz Radziwill painting sells for $50,918 across 60 lots.

The median Franz Radziwill work on paper sells for $5,908 across 25 lots.

The median Franz Radziwill print sells for $836 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Radziwill paintings typically sell for $43,039–$130,217 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Franz Radziwill work on papers typically sell for $3,508–$8,729 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 11 | $836‡ | $1,176 | 72.7% | 2021-06-12 |
| Paintings | 79 | $50,918‡ | $498,445 | 75.9% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $5,908‡ | $33,300 | 67.6% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $188,929‡ | $498,445 | — | 2025-06-06 |

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

Franz Radziwill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $836 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $50,918, record $498,445. A typical Franz Radziwill painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $188,929.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $611–$995‡ | $861‡ | $1,176 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $6,979–$26,312‡ | $12,318‡ | $55,656 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $43,039–$130,217‡ | $70,320‡ | $498,445 |

‡ 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) | 23 | $3,508–$8,729‡ | $5,551‡ | $26,318 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $498,445 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $496,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $33,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $26,318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,176 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,010‡ |

‡ 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 Radziwill worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Radziwill work is $13,722. The median Franz Radziwill painting sells for $50,918 across 60 lots. The median Franz Radziwill work on paper sells for $5,908 across 25 lots. The median Franz Radziwill print sells for $836 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Radziwill paintings typically sell for $43,039–$130,217 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Franz Radziwill work on papers typically sell for $3,508–$8,729 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Radziwill painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Radziwill painting is $50,918. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Radziwill's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Radziwill painting is $498,445.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Radziwill work on paper is $5,908. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Radziwill work on paper is $33,300.

### What is the average price of a Franz Radziwill print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Radziwill print is $836. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Radziwill's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Radziwill print is $1,176.

### What is the average price of a medium Franz Radziwill painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Radziwill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $70,320, 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 Radziwill work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Radziwill work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Franz Radziwill's auction record is $498,445, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Radziwill auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-radziwill (updated 2026-11-02).

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.