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# 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 $7,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Franz Skarbina work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Franz Skarbina work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Skarbina auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-skarbina (updated 2026-11-03).

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.