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# Franz Xaver Fuhr (1898–1973)

Franz Xaver Fuhr is a German artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Xaver Fuhr sold in 2023 for $8,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Xaver Fuhr work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr work is $4,800.

The median Franz Xaver Fuhr painting sells for $10,832 across 30 lots.

The median Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper sells for $1,870 across 19 lots.

The median Franz Xaver Fuhr print sells for $632 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Xaver Fuhr paintings typically sell for $6,710–$17,404 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $632‡ | $1,065‡ | 66.7% | 2001-05-10 |
| Paintings | 31 | $10,832‡ | $41,055 | 96.8% | 2023-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,870‡ | $4,969‡ | 82.6% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,944‡ | $41,055 | — | 2011-05-14 |

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

Franz Xaver Fuhr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $632 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $10,832, record $41,055. A typical Franz Xaver Fuhr painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $31,944.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $6,710–$17,404‡ | $11,096‡ | $41,055 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,296–$3,162‡ | $1,985‡ | $4,969‡ |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $41,055 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $31,944‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $4,969‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $4,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,065‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $200 |

‡ 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 Xaver Fuhr worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr work is $4,800. The median Franz Xaver Fuhr painting sells for $10,832 across 30 lots. The median Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper sells for $1,870 across 19 lots. The median Franz Xaver Fuhr print sells for $632 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Xaver Fuhr paintings typically sell for $6,710–$17,404 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr painting is $10,832. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Xaver Fuhr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Xaver Fuhr painting is $41,055.

### What is the average price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper is $1,870. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Xaver Fuhr's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper is $4,969. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Franz Xaver Fuhr painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Xaver Fuhr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,096, 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 Xaver Fuhr work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Xaver Fuhr work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Franz Xaver Fuhr's auction record?

Franz Xaver Fuhr's auction record is $41,055, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franz Xaver Fuhr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franz-xaver-fuhr (updated 2026-11-01).

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.