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# Herbert W. Franke (1927–2022)

Herbert W. Franke is an Austrian artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $3,810. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert W. Franke sold in 2025 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert W. Franke work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert W. Franke work is $3,810.

The median Herbert W. Franke photograph sells for $3,810 across 3 lots.

The median Herbert W. Franke print sells for $21,048 across 1 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 | 1 | $21,048 | $21,048 | — | 2022-07-13 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,810‡ | $12,779 | — | 2025-07-08 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $21,048 |
| Photography | 2022 | $12,779 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,810 |

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 Herbert W. Franke worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert W. Franke work is $3,810. The median Herbert W. Franke photograph sells for $3,810 across 3 lots. The median Herbert W. Franke print sells for $21,048 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert W. Franke's auction record?

Herbert W. Franke's auction record is $21,048, set in 2022.

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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.