Franz Wacik (1883–1938)
What is Franz Wacik’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Franz Wacik at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $316 including buyer’s premium (middle half $201–$385, n=7). The auction record is $6,767 for 16 illustrations of Andersen's fairytales from Gerlach’s Jugendbücherei (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 illustrations of Andersen's fairytales from Gerlach’s Jugendbücherei, 1918 | Gouache, coloured pencil on paper, partly heightened with white, 10 framed, 6 unframed | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Mermaid | Gouache, graphite on cardboard | $3,007 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Forest Chapel | Oil on canvas | $1,840 | Grogan & Company | Sep 2004 |
| 4 | DORRGEMUSE / DORROBST / JULIUS MEINL, 1918 | Pencil | $1,062 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Sweet Dreams, 1883 | Watercolor | $693 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Spiel der Könige, Aquarell auf Papier | Aquarell/Papier 20,4 x 20,2 cm | $464 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Bootshaus in Hallstatt, Gouache und Kohle auf Papier, 1934 | Gouache und Kohle/Papier 31,1 x 39,9 cm | $422 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Puppe auf Kommodenuhr, Gouache auf Karton | Gouache/Karton 33,3 x 19,8 cm | $316 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Fantasiewesen, Aquarell und Bleistift auf Papier | Aquarell und Bleistift/Papier 28,5 x 22,7 cm | $232 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entwurf zu einem Bierkeller, Mischtechnik auf Papier | Mischtechnik/Papier 25,5 x 38,5 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $693 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $422 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Wacik is an Austrian artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $422. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Wacik is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,135; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Wacik work is $422.
The median Franz Wacik work on paper sells for $493 across 8 lots.
The median Franz Wacik print sells for $209 across 2 lots.
The median Franz Wacik painting sells for $1,266 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $209 | $348 | 40% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,266 | $1,840 | — | 2023-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $493‡ | $6,767 | 72.7% | 2026-03-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Wacik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $209 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,266, record $1,840. A typical Franz Wacik painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $369–$1,765‡ | $464‡ | $6,767 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,767 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,007 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,840 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $693 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $348 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $70 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Wacik worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Wacik work is $422. The median Franz Wacik work on paper sells for $493 across 8 lots. The median Franz Wacik print sells for $209 across 2 lots. The median Franz Wacik painting sells for $1,266 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Franz Wacik work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Wacik work on paper is $493. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Wacik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Wacik work on paper is $6,767.
What is Franz Wacik's auction record?
Franz Wacik's auction record is $6,767, set in 2020.
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