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# Franz von Defregger (1835–1921)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 256 auction results for Franz von Defregger at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,249 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,707–$19,526, n=18). The auction record is $75,186 for Playing children (2019, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playing children, 1906 | Oil on panel | $75,186 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Die Werbung, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $74,829 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2014 |
| 3 | The Music Lesson, 1835 | Oil paint | $72,000 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 4 | The Virgin and Child | Painting | $70,814 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2023 |
| 5 | On the way to school, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $67,674 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | On the way to school, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $67,667 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Strickende Bäuerin mit Buben, 1867 | Oil on panel | $64,241 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Großvaters Tanzunterricht, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $64,193 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2015 |
| 9 | Four peasants holding a conversation with a priest, 1893 | Oil on canvas | $52,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | The Holiday Guest (The Peasants' Return Home), oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $52,439 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $10,578 |
| Other | 24 | $5,024 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,031 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $25,346 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $7,218 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 256 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz von Defregger is an Austrian artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,251. 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 Defregger sold in 2026 for $52,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Franz von Defregger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Franz von Defregger work worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Defregger work is $7,251.

The median Franz von Defregger painting sells for $9,362 across 115 lots.

The median Franz von Defregger work on paper sells for $1,031 across 11 lots.

The median Franz von Defregger sculpture sells for $10,000 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Defregger paintings typically sell for $4,920–$14,452 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Defregger paintings typically sell for $8,661–$31,964 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 138 | $9,362†‡ | $75,186 | 83.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,031 | $3,569 | 73.3% | 2021-04-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,000‡ | $10,000‡ | — | 1994-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $67,674‡ | $84,880‡ | — | 2026-10-22 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $4,920–$14,452†‡ | $8,249†‡ | $75,186 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $8,661–$31,964†‡ | $18,945†‡ | $74,829 |

† 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) | 11 | $760–$1,504 | $1,031 | $3,569 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $75,186 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $74,829 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1994 | $10,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,569 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $3,200 |

‡ 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 von Defregger worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Defregger work is $7,251. The median Franz von Defregger painting sells for $9,362 across 115 lots. The median Franz von Defregger work on paper sells for $1,031 across 11 lots. The median Franz von Defregger sculpture sells for $10,000 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Defregger paintings typically sell for $4,920–$14,452 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Defregger paintings typically sell for $8,661–$31,964 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 Defregger painting?

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Defregger painting is $9,362. 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 Defregger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Defregger painting is $75,186.

### What is the average price of a Franz von Defregger work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Defregger work on paper is $1,031.

### What is Franz von Defregger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Defregger work on paper is $3,569.

### What is the average price of a small Franz von Defregger painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz von Defregger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,249, 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 medium Franz von Defregger painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz von Defregger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,945, 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 Franz von Defregger's auction record?

Franz von Defregger's auction record is $84,880, set in 2024. 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.

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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.