Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736–1783)
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,229. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt is recorded as sold in 2021 for $5,229; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Xaver Messerschmidt on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Xaver Messerschmidt work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Messerschmidt work is $5,229.
The median Franz Xaver Messerschmidt sculpture sells for $6,385 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $6,385‡ | $276,677 | 85.7% | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $276,677‡ | $276,677 | — | 2009-12-03 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,423–$209,393‡ | $6,385‡ | $276,677 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $276,677 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $276,677 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Xaver Messerschmidt worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Messerschmidt work is $5,229. The median Franz Xaver Messerschmidt sculpture sells for $6,385 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's auction record?
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's auction record is $276,677, set in 2009.
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