> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-frank · updated 2026-11-02

# Louis Frank (1830–1923)

## What is Louis Frank’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Louis Frank at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $221–$473, n=7). The auction record is $1,634 for Prong Lighthouse, Kolaba Point, Bombay (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prong Lighthouse, Kolaba Point, Bombay, 1830 | Oil on canvasimage | $1,634 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Cambewarra Range, Shoalhaven River, Nowra, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $1,333 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | View of Coogee, 1890 | Oil on board | $661 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Seascape & Rock Formations | Oil on canvas | $549 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Near St Mary's, Fingal Valley, Tasmania | Oil on board | $489 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2019 |
| 6 | Peaceful Highlands | Oil on artist''s board | $443 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Sunset Landscape - Lake Dove, Tasmania | Oil on board | $400 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2019 |
| 8 | Waterfall in the Bush, 1884 | Oil on canvas | $313 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | North Gully, Blackheath (Scene by Moonlight) | Oil on board | $285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Twilight River Scene | Oil on board | $280 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $313 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $342 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $313 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Frank is an Australia, New Zealand artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $400. 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 Louis Frank sold in 2026 for $1,634, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Frank work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Frank work is $400.

The median Louis Frank painting sells for $313 across 19 lots.

The median Louis Frank work on paper sells for $94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $313† | $1,634 | 86.4% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $94† | $94† | — | 2015-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $266–$470 | $342 | $1,634 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $201–$618† | $376† | $1,333 |

† 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 | 2026 | $1,634 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,333 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $94† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Louis Frank worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Frank work is $400. The median Louis Frank painting sells for $313 across 19 lots. The median Louis Frank work on paper sells for $94 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 the average price of a Louis Frank painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Frank painting is $313. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Frank's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Frank painting is $1,634.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Frank painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Frank painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Frank's auction record?

Louis Frank's auction record is $1,634, set in 2026.

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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, “Louis Frank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-frank (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.