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# Paul T. Frankl (1886–1958)

## What is Paul T. Frankl’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 324 auction results for Paul T. Frankl at 12 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,376–$7,620, n=37). The auction record is $126,000 for A Superb Dressing Table (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Superb Dressing Table | — | $126,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Skyscraper | Partially lacquered maple | $68,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Speed | Original leather and second-generation fleece upholstery | $68,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | A Pair of Important Side Tables, circa 1945 | Cork in squares laid over a plywood base | $63,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Important Pair Of Custom Lounge Chairs, 1930 | Cork, upholstery | $53,125 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | Low Table, circa 1951 | Lacquered cork, mahogany | $48,640 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | A Pair of Walnut and Nickeled-Metal Armchairs, 1930 | Walnut | $45,600 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 8 | Skyscraper daybed, 1928 | Daybed | $45,600 | Wright | Mar 2007 |
| 9 | Skyscraper bookcase, 1928 | Bookcase | $38,400 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | Early bookcase from the artist's cabin, Bearsville, New York, 1925 | Bookcase | $37,800 | Wright | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 315 | $4,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 143 | $5,938 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 147 | $3,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,404 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 324 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul T. Frankl is an American artist with 422 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,375.

A work by Paul T. Frankl sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Paul T. Frankl work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Paul T. Frankl work worth?

Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul T. Frankl work is $4,375.

The median Paul T. Frankl sculpture sells for $1,833 across 6 lots.

The median Paul T. Frankl work on paper sells for $6,875 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,875 | $20,000 | 80% | 2017-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $1,833 | $30,000 | 75% | 2021-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $38,400 | $126,000 | — | 2026-06-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $5,015 |

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 Paul T. Frankl worth?

Across 316 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul T. Frankl work is $4,375. The median Paul T. Frankl sculpture sells for $1,833 across 6 lots. The median Paul T. Frankl work on paper sells for $6,875 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul T. Frankl's auction record?

Paul T. Frankl's auction record is $126,000, 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.