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# Franz Zelezny (1866–1932)

Franz Zelezny is an Austrian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $668. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Franz Zelezny sold in 2025 for $1,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franz Zelezny work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Zelezny work is $668.

The median Franz Zelezny sculpture sells for $1,414 across 5 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 | $1,414‡ | $3,759 | 71.4% | 2023-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,759‡ | $4,511 | — | 2020-06-24 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3,759 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,504 |

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 Zelezny worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Zelezny work is $668. The median Franz Zelezny sculpture sells for $1,414 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Franz Zelezny's auction record is $4,511, set in 2020.

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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.