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# Franz von Stuck (1863–1928)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 325 auction results for Franz von Stuck at 34 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,527 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,826–$28,318, n=24). The auction record is $763,985 for Hercules and the Hydra (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hercules and the Hydra, 1863 | Oil paint | $763,985 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Pluto, 1863 | Painting | $713,875 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 3 | Die Sünde, 1863 | Pastel on blue paper laid down on board | $604,800 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Liebesfrühling, 1863 | Oil paint | $565,314 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Medea, circa 1925 | Oil on panel, in the original 'Franz von Stuck' frame made by Georg Oberndorfer | $508,578 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Quellnymphe von Faunen belauscht, 1911 | Oil paint | $478,800 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Ödipus löst das Rätsel der Sphinx, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $436,920 | Ketterer Kunst | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Susanna im Bade, 1913 | Oil on canvas, mounted on wood | $419,737 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2017 |
| 9 | Bacchanal, 1863 | Painting | $350,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Urteil des Paris, 1922 | Oil on panel | $347,807 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $88,237 |
| Sculpture | 65 | $28,759 |
| Other | 40 | $12,595 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $9,302 |
| Prints | 51 | $1,636 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 142 | $27,450 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $5,299 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,520 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 325 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz von Stuck is a German artist with 409 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $15,591. 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 Stuck sold in 2026 for $20,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Franz von Stuck works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franz von Stuck work worth?

Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Stuck work is $15,591.

The median Franz von Stuck print sells for $1,427 across 72 lots.

The median Franz von Stuck painting sells for $80,236 across 72 lots.

The median Franz von Stuck work on paper sells for $8,982 across 69 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Stuck sculptures typically sell for $19,468–$45,840 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Stuck prints typically sell for $470–$1,932 (the middle half of 54 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 | 91 | $1,427†‡ | $5,313 | 79.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 84 | $80,236‡ | $763,985 | 85.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $8,982‡ | $604,800 | 84.1% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $26,720†‡ | $123,181 | 97.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $163,601‡ | $763,985 | — | 2025-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Franz von Stuck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (91 lots) median $1,427 with 79.1% sell-through. Paintings (84 lots) median $80,236, record $763,985. A typical Franz von Stuck painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 35 lots) the median is $163,601.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $470–$1,932†‡ | $1,018†‡ | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,000–$2,880‡ | $2,400‡ | $5,313 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $13,715–$111,347‡ | $49,650‡ | $150,597 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $39,950–$234,756‡ | $85,179‡ | $763,985 |

‡ 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) | 26 | $5,814–$14,049‡ | $8,288‡ | $29,799 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $4,854–$19,181‡ | $10,995‡ | $604,800 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $22,534–$37,822 | $26,252 | $48,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $19,468–$45,840†‡ | $26,998†‡ | $123,181 |

† 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 | 2013 | $763,985 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $713,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $604,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $123,181 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $116,025 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $81,571 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,000 |

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 Stuck worth?

Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Stuck work is $15,591. The median Franz von Stuck print sells for $1,427 across 72 lots. The median Franz von Stuck painting sells for $80,236 across 72 lots. The median Franz von Stuck work on paper sells for $8,982 across 69 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz von Stuck sculptures typically sell for $19,468–$45,840 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Stuck prints typically sell for $470–$1,932 (the middle half of 54 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 Stuck print?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Stuck print is $1,427. 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 Stuck's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Stuck print is $5,313.

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

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Stuck painting is $80,236. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Stuck painting is $763,985.

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

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Stuck work on paper is $8,982. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Stuck work on paper is $604,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Franz von Stuck sculpture?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz von Stuck sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,998, 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 Stuck print?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz von Stuck print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,018, 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 Stuck's auction record?

Franz von Stuck's auction record is $763,985, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz von Stuck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-von-stuck (updated 2026-11-02).

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.