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# Franz Seraph von Lenbach (1836–1904)

## What is Franz Seraph von Lenbach’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Franz Seraph von Lenbach at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,536–$3,739, n=7). The auction record is $29,224 for Portrait of Marion Lenbach (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Marion Lenbach, 1899 | Oil paint | $29,224 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2018 |
| 2 | Portrait of Marion von Lenbach, 1901 | Cardboard | $24,676 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of Prince Otto von Bismarck, 1890 | Oil paint | $21,596 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2020 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Girl (possibly Marion von Lenbach), 1901 | Cardboard | $18,176 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Half-Length Portrait of Otto von Bismarck in a Landscape, 1891 | Portrait | $15,673 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait of a girl, 1898 | Oil paint | $8,317 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 7 | Portrait of a seated child in Van Dyck dress, 1836 | Oil on board | $7,749 | Sworders | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Portrait of a Young Woman, 1900 | Watercolor | $7,035 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Portrait of Otto von Bismarck | Portrait | $6,770 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 10 | Portrait of Lady Maria Anna Acton (?), 1889 | Oil paint | $5,628 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $5,586 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,270 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $5,545 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz Seraph von Lenbach is a German artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,618. 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 Seraph von Lenbach sold in 2025 for $24,676, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Seraph von Lenbach work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Seraph von Lenbach work is $4,618.

The median Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting sells for $7,035 across 19 lots.

The median Franz Seraph von Lenbach work on paper sells for $2,110 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $7,035†‡ | $29,224 | 82.6% | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,110 | $4,384 | — | 2023-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,586–$16,924‡ | $7,035‡ | $29,224 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $29,224 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $24,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,384 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,110 |

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 Seraph von Lenbach worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Seraph von Lenbach work is $4,618. The median Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting sells for $7,035 across 19 lots. The median Franz Seraph von Lenbach work on paper sells for $2,110 across 3 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 Seraph von Lenbach painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting is $7,035. 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 Seraph von Lenbach's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting is $29,224.

### What is the average price of a medium Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Seraph von Lenbach painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Seraph von Lenbach's auction record?

Franz Seraph von Lenbach's auction record is $29,224, set in 2018.

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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.