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# Jan Franken (1878–1959)

Jan Franken is a Dutch artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,526. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Franken sold in 2002 for $1,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Franken work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Franken work is $1,526.

The median Jan Franken painting sells for $1,615 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,615† | $2,762 | — | 2020-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 1998-01-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,135–$2,292† | $1,526† | $2,762 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,762 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $2,518 |

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 Jan Franken worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Franken work is $1,526. The median Jan Franken painting sells for $1,615 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Franken's auction record?

Jan Franken's auction record is $2,762, set in 2000.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.