> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-von-zulow · updated 2026-11-02

# Franz von Zülow (1883–1963)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 538 auction results for Franz von Zülow at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,507 including buyer’s premium (middle half $645–$2,599, n=26). The auction record is $32,188 for Freistadt (2013, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freistadt, 1937 | Oil on cardboard | $32,188 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Winter landscape, 1940 | Oil on cardboard | $28,411 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Monthly "Jänner 1911", leporello eight-part, 1911 | Watercolour, india ink, pencil on paper; unframed | $22,556 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Venice, 1950 | Oil on cardboard | $22,556 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | View of a village, 1924 | Oil on cardboard | $19,548 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Farm in Hirschbach in the Mühlviertel, 1945 | Oil on cardboard | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Auffindung des Moses, 1933 | Mixed media on paper | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Landscape, 1957 | Oil on board | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1926 | Oil on cardboard | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Truhe, 1922 | Holz bemalt | $10,055 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $6,015 |
| Works on paper | 79 | $2,105 |
| Other | 79 | $1,615 |
| Prints | 27 | $1,376 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $4,736 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $1,549 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 538 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franz von Zülow is an Austrian artist with 797 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,335. 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 Zülow is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,838; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Franz von Zülow work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franz von Zülow work worth?

Across 497 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Zülow work is $1,335.

The median Franz von Zülow work on paper sells for $1,504 across 40 lots.

The median Franz von Zülow painting sells for $7,519 across 23 lots.

The median Franz von Zülow print sells for $2,699 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Zülow work on papers typically sell for $819–$1,880 (the middle half of 28 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 | 16 | $2,699†‡ | $8,571 | — | 2025-01-31 |
| Paintings | 23 | $7,519‡ | $28,411 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,504‡ | $22,556 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $465 | $465 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $12,356‡ | $33,930‡ | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Franz von Zülow's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $2,699. Paintings (23 lots) median $7,519, record $28,411. A typical Franz von Zülow painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $12,356.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $668–$4,348†‡ | $827†‡ | $8,270 |

† 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) | 5 | $2,362–$5,714‡ | $2,406‡ | $19,548 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,706–$10,526‡ | $7,519‡ | $28,411 |

‡ 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) | 28 | $819–$1,880‡ | $1,203‡ | $7,519 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,631–$7,934 | $3,383 | $10,526 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $28,411 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $22,556 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $22,556 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,571 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,270 |
| Photography | 2026 | $465 |

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 Zülow worth?

Across 497 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz von Zülow work is $1,335. The median Franz von Zülow work on paper sells for $1,504 across 40 lots. The median Franz von Zülow painting sells for $7,519 across 23 lots. The median Franz von Zülow print sells for $2,699 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz von Zülow work on papers typically sell for $819–$1,880 (the middle half of 28 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 Zülow work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Zülow work on paper is $1,504. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Zülow work on paper is $22,556.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Zülow painting is $7,519. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Zülow painting is $28,411.

### What is the average price of a Franz von Zülow print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz von Zülow print is $2,699. 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 Zülow's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz von Zülow print is $8,571.

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

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz von Zülow work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,203, 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 Zülow painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz von Zülow painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz von Zülow's auction record?

Franz von Zülow's auction record is $33,930, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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