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# Franz von Lenbach (1836–1904)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Franz von Lenbach at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,395–$19,704, n=8). The auction record is $63,468 for Landschaft mit schlafendem Hirtenknaben (2022, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landschaft mit schlafendem Hirtenknaben, 1858 | Oil on cardboard | $63,468 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Otto Fürst von Bismarck, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $41,951 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2019 |
| 3 | Otto von Bismarck, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $38,569 | Ketterer Kunst | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Emma Berndl as Iphigenia, 1902 | Oil on panel | $26,097 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Marchesa di Montagliari, 1889 | Oil on panel | $24,056 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait bust of Richard Wagner, 1836 | Wool | $22,376 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Lily von Poschinger, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $21,995 | Ketterer Kunst | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Portrait of Prince Otto von Bismarck in uniform, oil on canvas, 1815 | Oil on canvas | $21,615 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 9 | Bildnis von Kaiser Wilhelm I. (Portrait of Emperor Wilhelm I) | Oil on panel | $19,050 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Gabriele Lenbach im Grase knieend, 1902 | Oil on cardboard | $18,813 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $7,906 |
| Other | 19 | $6,339 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $4,249 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $6,084 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,776 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz von Lenbach is a German artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,605. 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 Lenbach is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,836; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz von Lenbach work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Lenbach work is $4,605.

The median Franz von Lenbach painting sells for $5,530 across 52 lots.

The median Franz von Lenbach work on paper sells for $3,166 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Lenbach paintings typically sell for $4,291–$12,313 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Lenbach work on papers typically sell for $1,879–$4,466 (the middle half of 21 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 73 | $5,530‡ | $63,468 | 71.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $3,166†‡ | $22,376 | 71.8% | 2026-06-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $32,333 | $63,468 | — | 2025-12-07 |

† 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) | 8 | $4,446–$5,325‡ | $4,776‡ | $63,468 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $4,291–$12,313‡ | $5,652‡ | $41,951 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,035–$1,814‡ | $1,131‡ | $12,856 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,879–$4,466†‡ | $3,687†‡ | $22,376 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2022 | $63,468 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $41,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $22,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $12,856 |

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 Lenbach worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Lenbach work is $4,605. The median Franz von Lenbach painting sells for $5,530 across 52 lots. The median Franz von Lenbach work on paper sells for $3,166 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Lenbach paintings typically sell for $4,291–$12,313 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Lenbach work on papers typically sell for $1,879–$4,466 (the middle half of 21 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 Lenbach painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Lenbach painting is $5,530. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz von Lenbach's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Lenbach painting is $63,468.

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Lenbach work on paper is $3,166. 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 Lenbach's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Lenbach work on paper is $22,376.

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

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz von Lenbach painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,652, 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 medium Franz von Lenbach work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz von Lenbach work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,687, 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 Lenbach's auction record?

Franz von Lenbach's auction record is $63,468, set in 2022.

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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 von Lenbach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-von-lenbach (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.