> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-xaver-bergmann · updated 2026-11-03

# BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER (1861–1936)

## What is BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,788 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,220–$2,235, n=6). The auction record is $4,511 for Orientalin mit Straußenreiter (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientalin mit Straußenreiter, c. 1900 | Bronze; marked | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Bowl with erotic figure, c. 1900 | Bronze, stone; signed; bowl slightly damaged | $4,210 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Bedouin tent | Cold painted bronze and glass, wired as a lamp | $4,088 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | large figural group sculpture, #4639, 1861 | Bronze | $4,063 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Group of dogs, c. 1900 | Bronze, cold-painted; marked on the bottom: maker's mark and "AUSTRIA/GESCHÜTZT/5735" | $2,692 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Butterflies, 1930 | Bronze | $2,500 | Wright | Aug 2021 |
| 7 | The Merchant | Cold painted bronze, wired as a lamp | $2,385 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Table lamp, c. 1900 | Bronze, patinated; marble base, partly white marble; imprinted mark: "Made in Vienna" and inscribed: "Seng"; electrification, without guarantee | $2,019 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Set of two bird figurines, 1900 | Bronze | $2,016 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Slave Trader | Bronze | $1,834 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $1,788 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,788 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER is an Austrian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,778. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sold in 2026 for $2,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER work is $1,778.

The median BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture sells for $1,039 across 16 lots.

The median BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER painting sells for $127 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $127 | $127 | — | 2001-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $1,039† | $4,511 | 84.2% | 2025-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $440–$1,925† | $875† | $4,511 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4,511 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,063 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $127 |

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 BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER work is $1,778. The median BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture sells for $1,039 across 16 lots. The median BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER painting sells for $127 across 1 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 BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture is $1,039. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture is $4,511.

### What is the average price of a small BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER's auction record?

BERGMANN, FRANZ XAVER's auction record is $4,511, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.