Paul Frankl (1879–1962)
What is Paul Frankl’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Paul Frankl at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,590 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,659–$20,627, n=23). The auction record is $230,500 for A Rare Armchair (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Rare Armchair | Chromium-plated metal and original zebra hide | $230,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Speed | Original leather and fabric upholstery | $98,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Big Foot - Modèle 5028, 1948 | Big Foot - Modèle 5028 | $77,057 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Big Foot, 1886 | Big Foot | $56,736 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Big Foot, 1886 | Big Foot | $50,361 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Paul Frankl (1886-1958), 1940 | Cuir Édition Johnson Furniture Co (étiquette) Date de création : vers 1940 H 81 × L | $48,896 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 7 | Skyscraper | Lacquered wood and silk | $46,875 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | Big Foot | Lacquered cork, walnut | $30,480 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Big foot, 1948 | Table basse | $27,111 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Modèle 5021, 1886 | Table basse | $23,889 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 75 | $7,383 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $9,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Frankl is an American artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Frankl sold in 2026 for $13,189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Frankl on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Frankl work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Frankl work is $6,250.
The median Paul Frankl print sells for $13,988 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $13,988 | $13,988 | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $77,057 | $230,500 | — | 2026-07-01 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,988 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Frankl worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Frankl work is $6,250. The median Paul Frankl print sells for $13,988 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Frankl's auction record?
Paul Frankl's auction record is $230,500, set in 2008.
See the full Paul Frankl record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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