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# Johann Fruhmann (1928–1985)

Johann Fruhmann is an artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,504. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Johann Fruhmann sold in 2026 for $10,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Johann Fruhmann work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Fruhmann work is $1,504.

The median Johann Fruhmann work on paper sells for $1,353 across 6 lots.

The median Johann Fruhmann painting sells for $16,541 across 5 lots.

The median Johann Fruhmann print sells for $451 across 4 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 | 4 | $451 | $526 | — | 2020-03-04 |
| Paintings | 5 | $16,541 | $24,059 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,353 | $3,759 | — | 2021-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,103‡ | $24,059 | — | 2020-03-04 |

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

Johann Fruhmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $451. Paintings (5 lots) median $16,541, record $24,059. A typical Johann Fruhmann painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,103.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,203–$1,504 | $1,353 | $3,759 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,059 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $18,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,504 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $451 |

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 Johann Fruhmann worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Fruhmann work is $1,504. The median Johann Fruhmann work on paper sells for $1,353 across 6 lots. The median Johann Fruhmann painting sells for $16,541 across 5 lots. The median Johann Fruhmann print sells for $451 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Johann Fruhmann's auction record?

Johann Fruhmann's auction record is $24,059, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Johann Fruhmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/johann-fruhmann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.