Johnny Friedlaender (1912–1992)
What is Johnny Friedlaender’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 311 auction results for Johnny Friedlaender at 68 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $89 including buyer’s premium (middle half $67–$199, n=12). The auction record is $8,832 for PAYSAGE VII, VII (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAYSAGE VII, VII, 1979 | Signée et datée "VII | $8,832 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Composition VIII, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $8,197 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION, 1976 | Huile sur toile | $4,858 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Paysage 7, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $3,366 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Formes fond sombre, 1988 | Öl auf Leinwand | $3,027 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Formes, 1977 | Öl auf Leinwand | $2,800 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Oiseaux, 1982 | Öl auf Leinwand | $2,649 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Images du Malheur 10 eaux-fortes et aquatintes présentées par Jérôme et Jean Tharaud, Paris, Sagile, 1945 | — | $2,606 | Ader | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | COMPOSITION ABSTRAITE | Aquarelle sur papier | $1,981 | Artcurial | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | Fleurs, 1973 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,816 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,027 |
| Other | 23 | $352 |
| Prints | 110 | $247 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $283 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $215 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 311 results from 68 houses · How we compute these figures
Johnny Friedlaender is a German artist with 492 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $224. 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 Johnny Friedlaender sold in 2026 for $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johnny Friedlaender work is $224.
The median Johnny Friedlaender print sells for $198 across 224 lots.
The median Johnny Friedlaender work on paper sells for $741 across 13 lots.
The median Johnny Friedlaender painting sells for $3,575 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Johnny Friedlaender prints typically sell for $151–$508 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Johnny Friedlaender prints typically sell for $99–$305 (the middle half of 90 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 313 | $198†‡ | $6,034‡ | 71.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 14 | $3,575‡ | $8,197 | 71.4% | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $741‡ | $4,457‡ | 81.3% | 2025-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $364 | $364 | — | 2019-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $4,079‡ | $8,832 | — | 2022-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Johnny Friedlaender's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (313 lots) median $198 with 71.6% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $3,575, record $8,197. A typical Johnny Friedlaender painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $4,079.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $99–$305†‡ | $158†‡ | $1,673‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $151–$508†‡ | $254†‡ | $2,701‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,800–$4,516‡ | $3,366‡ | $8,197 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $605–$3,196‡ | $741‡ | $4,457‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $8,197 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,034‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,239‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,457‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,079‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,701‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $364 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Johnny Friedlaender worth?
Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johnny Friedlaender work is $224. The median Johnny Friedlaender print sells for $198 across 224 lots. The median Johnny Friedlaender work on paper sells for $741 across 13 lots. The median Johnny Friedlaender painting sells for $3,575 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Johnny Friedlaender prints typically sell for $151–$508 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johnny Friedlaender prints typically sell for $99–$305 (the middle half of 90 sold 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 Johnny Friedlaender print?
Based on 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johnny Friedlaender print is $198. 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 Johnny Friedlaender's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johnny Friedlaender print is $6,034. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Johnny Friedlaender work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johnny Friedlaender work on paper is $741. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johnny Friedlaender's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johnny Friedlaender work on paper is $4,457. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Johnny Friedlaender painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johnny Friedlaender painting is $3,575. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Johnny Friedlaender's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johnny Friedlaender painting is $8,197.
What is the average price of a medium Johnny Friedlaender print?
Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Johnny Friedlaender print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Johnny Friedlaender print?
Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johnny Friedlaender print (small (under 50 cm)) is $158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Johnny Friedlaender's auction record?
Johnny Friedlaender's auction record is $8,832, set in 2007.
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