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# Franz Ringel (1940–2011)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 350 auction results for Franz Ringel at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $696 including buyer’s premium (middle half $368–$3,961, n=18). The auction record is $27,735 for Das rote Blatt (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das rote Blatt, 1981 | Öl auf Leinwand | $27,735 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Große sitzende Frau auf geblümten Sofa, 1969 | Mixed media on paper on hardboard | $21,457 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2016 |
| 3 | Trennung, 1992 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $20,824 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | o.T. | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $20,821 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 5 | Hoffnung, from the cycle James Dean, mixed media with acrylic on canvas, 1991 | Mixed media | $15,423 | Dorotheum | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Seated female in a blue drawing room, 1975 | Mixed media on paper on panel; framed | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Die Spucker (Odyssee-Zyklus), 1985 | Oil on canvas | $13,834 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Female, 1977 | Mixed media on paper on hardboard; framed | $13,533 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Head, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $13,533 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Denkmal für Odilon Redon, Acryl auf Leinwand, 1940 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,100 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $10,416 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $4,210 |
| Other | 60 | $3,444 |
| Prints | 17 | $502 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $14,436 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 95 | $4,511 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $833 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 350 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz Ringel is an Austrian artist with 481 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,864. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Ringel sold in 2026 for $5,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Franz Ringel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franz Ringel work worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Ringel work is $2,864.

The median Franz Ringel work on paper sells for $4,210 across 55 lots.

The median Franz Ringel painting sells for $8,571 across 7 lots.

The median Franz Ringel print sells for $782 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Ringel work on papers typically sell for $2,932–$5,263 (the middle half of 43 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 | 6 | $782‡ | $2,636‡ | — | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 7 | $8,571 | $13,834 | — | 2021-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $4,210‡ | $21,457 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $16,232‡ | $43,140‡ | — | 2026-05-21 |

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

Franz Ringel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $782. Paintings (7 lots) median $8,571, record $13,834. A typical Franz Ringel painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $16,232.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,955–$11,165 | $8,045 | $13,533 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,281–$2,105‡ | $1,504‡ | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $2,932–$5,263‡ | $4,210‡ | $8,270 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $21,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,037 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,834 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,533 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,636‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,256 |

‡ 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 Ringel worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Ringel work is $2,864. The median Franz Ringel work on paper sells for $4,210 across 55 lots. The median Franz Ringel painting sells for $8,571 across 7 lots. The median Franz Ringel print sells for $782 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Ringel work on papers typically sell for $2,932–$5,263 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Ringel work on paper is $4,210. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Ringel work on paper is $21,457.

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

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Ringel work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Franz Ringel's auction record is $43,140, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Ringel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-ringel (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.