Franz Skarbina (1849–1910)
Franz Skarbina is a German artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,085. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Skarbina sold in 2026 for $7,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Skarbina work is $3,085.
The median Franz Skarbina work on paper sells for $2,169 across 40 lots.
The median Franz Skarbina painting sells for $7,265 across 21 lots.
The median Franz Skarbina print sells for $402 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Franz Skarbina work on papers typically sell for $1,118–$3,306 (the middle half of 33 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 | $402‡ | $2,151 | 66.7% | 2023-06-07 |
| Paintings | 52 | $7,265‡ | $24,500‡ | 40.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $2,169‡ | $9,922‡ | 57.1% | 2025-12-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,482‡ | $24,500‡ | — | 2023-04-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Skarbina's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $402 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $7,265, record $24,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Franz Skarbina painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $18,482.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,700–$9,432‡ | $6,912‡ | $16,216 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,774–$9,594‡ | $7,619‡ | $24,500‡ |
‡ 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) | 33 | $1,118–$3,306‡ | $2,112‡ | $9,066‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,139–$7,864‡ | $4,732‡ | $9,922‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $24,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $20,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,922‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,066‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $499‡ |
‡ 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 Skarbina worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Skarbina work is $3,085. The median Franz Skarbina work on paper sells for $2,169 across 40 lots. The median Franz Skarbina painting sells for $7,265 across 21 lots. The median Franz Skarbina print sells for $402 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Skarbina work on papers typically sell for $1,118–$3,306 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Franz Skarbina work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Skarbina work on paper is $2,169. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Skarbina's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Skarbina work on paper is $9,922. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Franz Skarbina painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Skarbina painting is $7,265. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Skarbina's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Skarbina painting is $24,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Franz Skarbina work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Skarbina work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,112, 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 Skarbina painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Skarbina painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Skarbina's auction record?
Franz Skarbina's auction record is $24,500, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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