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# Franz Weissmann (1911–2005)

Franz Weissmann is an artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,440. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Weissmann is recorded as sold in 2023 for $25,797; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Weissmann work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Weissmann work is $11,440.

The median Franz Weissmann sculpture sells for $16,051 across 65 lots.

The median Franz Weissmann work on paper sells for $6,667 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Franz Weissmann sculptures typically sell for $3,711–$9,375 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,667‡ | $12,901‡ | — | 2016-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 67 | $16,051‡ | $110,336‡ | 97% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $79,538‡ | $110,336‡ | — | 2012-06-28 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,711–$9,375‡ | $6,145‡ | $42,899‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $17,176–$31,793‡ | $23,869‡ | $78,114‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $39,826–$76,709‡ | $68,491‡ | $110,336‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $110,336‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $79,538‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,901‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,422‡ |

‡ 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 Weissmann worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Weissmann work is $11,440. The median Franz Weissmann sculpture sells for $16,051 across 65 lots. The median Franz Weissmann work on paper sells for $6,667 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Weissmann sculptures typically sell for $3,711–$9,375 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Franz Weissmann sculpture?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Weissmann sculpture is $16,051. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Weissmann's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Weissmann sculpture is $110,336. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Franz Weissmann sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Weissmann sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,145, 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 Weissmann sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Weissmann sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Weissmann's auction record?

Franz Weissmann's auction record is $110,336, set in 2012. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Weissmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-weissmann (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.