Franz Schensky (1871–1957)
Franz Schensky is a German artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $646. 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 Schensky is recorded as sold in 2021 for $906; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Schensky on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Schensky work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Schensky work is $646.
The median Franz Schensky photograph sells for $547 across 6 lots.
The median Franz Schensky print sells for $1,060 across 4 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 | 8 | $1,060‡ | $1,821‡ | 50% | 2022-12-07 |
| Photography | 14 | $547†‡ | $1,145‡ | 42.9% | 2025-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $462–$822†‡ | $547†‡ | $1,145‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,821‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,399‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,145‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $906‡ |
‡ 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 Schensky worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Schensky work is $646. The median Franz Schensky photograph sells for $547 across 6 lots. The median Franz Schensky print sells for $1,060 across 4 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 Schensky photograph?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Schensky photograph is $547. 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 Schensky's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Schensky photograph is $1,145. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Franz Schensky's auction record?
Franz Schensky's auction record is $1,821, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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