Franz von Bayros (1866–1924)
What is Franz von Bayros’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Franz von Bayros at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,269 including buyer’s premium (middle half $841–$5,028, n=5). The auction record is $22,346 for Two erotic illustrations, pen and ink on cardboard (2017, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot comprenant : - Le kangourou Dessin au crayon et fusain sur papier cartonné | Pencil and charcoal on cardboard, eleven drawings on tracing paper of various formats, and four sepia lithographs (including three in medallions) in the first edition | $8,062 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,788 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,430 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $911 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz von Bayros is an Austrian artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $741. 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 von Bayros sold in 2026 for $836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Bayros work is $741.
The median Franz von Bayros print sells for $135 across 17 lots.
The median Franz von Bayros work on paper sells for $2,814 across 16 lots.
The median Franz von Bayros photograph sells for $575 across 6 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 | 38 | $135†‡ | $841 | 44.7% | 2025-03-27 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,268‡ | $5,962‡ | — | 2024-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,814‡ | $24,160‡ | 69.6% | 2026-02-11 |
| Photography | 6 | $575† | $911 | — | 2020-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,346‡ | $24,160‡ | — | 2025-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz von Bayros's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $135 with 44.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,268, record $5,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Franz von Bayros painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $22,346.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $135–$171†‡ | $137†‡ | $841 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 12 | $1,823–$5,980‡ | $3,890‡ | $20,428 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $135–$899† | $481† | $911 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $24,160‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20,428 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,962‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,268 |
| Photography | 2016 | $911 |
| Photography | 2020 | $899† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $841 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $668† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 von Bayros worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Bayros work is $741. The median Franz von Bayros print sells for $135 across 17 lots. The median Franz von Bayros work on paper sells for $2,814 across 16 lots. The median Franz von Bayros photograph sells for $575 across 6 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 von Bayros print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Bayros print is $135. 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 von Bayros's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Bayros print is $841.
What is the average price of a Franz von Bayros work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Bayros work on paper is $2,814. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz von Bayros's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Bayros work on paper is $24,160. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Franz von Bayros print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz von Bayros print (small (under 50 cm)) is $137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Franz von Bayros work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz von Bayros work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz von Bayros's auction record?
Franz von Bayros's auction record is $24,160, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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