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# Kaj Franck (1911–1989)

## What is Kaj Franck’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 326 auction results for Kaj Franck at 30 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $117–$1,270, n=13). The auction record is $17,032 for Pair of 'Kremlin Kellots' (Kremlin Bells) double decanters and decanter, model no. KF 1500 (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of 'Kremlin Kellots' (Kremlin Bells) double decanters and decanter, model no. KF 1500 | Decanters: mould blown coloured glass, flared; stoppers: free-blown glass | $17,032 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | 'Napakymppi' (Bullseye) travelling spirit box | Oak | $11,272 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 3 | Kremls klockor, 1963 | Glas | $9,025 | Bukowskis | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Chimes, 1955 | Crystal | $8,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Group of seven carafes | Coloured glass | $7,016 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 6 | Morning in Athens hanging pendants, 1954 | Glass | $6,930 | Wright | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Kremlin Bells double decanter, 1961 | Glass | $6,875 | Wright | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | Morning in Athens, 1954 | Glass | $6,250 | Wright | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Modèle Ateenan Aamu Morning in Athens, 1911 | Glass | $5,885 | PIASA | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Kremlin Bells double decanter, 1962 | Glass | $5,625 | Wright | May 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 210 | $983 |
| Sculpture | 32 | $975 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $5,885 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 204 | $951 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 326 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kaj Franck is a Finnish artist with 481 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $837. 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 Kaj Franck is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,798; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kaj Franck work worth?

Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaj Franck work is $837.

The median Kaj Franck sculpture sells for $962 across 4 lots.

The median Kaj Franck work on paper sells for $852 across 2 lots.

The median Kaj Franck print sells for $70 across 1 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 | 1 | $70 | $70 | — | 2022-05-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $852 | $1,574 | — | 2021-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $962‡ | $1,310 | — | 2024-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $6,068‡ | $17,032 | — | 2026-10-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,574 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,310 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $962‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $70 |

‡ 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 Kaj Franck worth?

Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaj Franck work is $837. The median Kaj Franck sculpture sells for $962 across 4 lots. The median Kaj Franck work on paper sells for $852 across 2 lots. The median Kaj Franck print sells for $70 across 1 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 Kaj Franck's auction record?

Kaj Franck's auction record is $17,032, set in 2015.

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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, “Kaj Franck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaj-franck (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.