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# Johnny Friedlaender (1912–1992)

## What is Johnny Friedlaender’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,027 |
| Other | 23 | $352 |
| Prints | 110 | $247 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Johnny Friedlaender work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Johnny Friedlaender work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.