Franz Xaver Petter (1791–1866)
What is Franz Xaver Petter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Franz Xaver Petter at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,795–$28,339, n=5). The auction record is $68,475 for Großes Blumenstück mit Früchten und Stieglitz (2013, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $18,404 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $18,900 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Xaver Petter is an Austrian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,541. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Franz Xaver Petter sold in 2025 for $65,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Petter work is $16,541.
The median Franz Xaver Petter painting sells for $11,761 across 24 lots.
The median Franz Xaver Petter sculpture sells for $26,232 across 2 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 | 38 | $11,761†‡ | $202,693† | 63.2% | 2026-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $26,232 | $27,540 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $68,475† | $202,693† | — | 2025-07-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $5,986–$34,813‡ | $14,022‡ | $68,475 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $202,693† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $68,475 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $27,540 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $24,924 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Xaver Petter worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Xaver Petter work is $16,541. The median Franz Xaver Petter painting sells for $11,761 across 24 lots. The median Franz Xaver Petter sculpture sells for $26,232 across 2 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 Franz Xaver Petter painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Xaver Petter painting is $11,761. 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 Franz Xaver Petter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Xaver Petter painting is $202,693. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $202,693 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Franz Xaver Petter painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Xaver Petter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Xaver Petter's auction record?
Franz Xaver Petter's auction record is $202,693, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $202,693 (buyer's premium not included).
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