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# Paul von Franken (1818–1884)

Paul von Franken is a German artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $12,668. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul von Franken sold in 2024 for $12,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul von Franken work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul von Franken work is $12,668.

The median Paul von Franken painting sells for $8,567 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $8,567‡ | $69,257 | 73.9% | 2026-10-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,985–$46,078‡ | $12,668‡ | $69,257 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $69,257 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $69,257 |

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 von Franken worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul von Franken work is $12,668. The median Paul von Franken painting sells for $8,567 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul von Franken painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul von Franken painting is $8,567. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul von Franken's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul von Franken painting is $69,257.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul von Franken painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul von Franken painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul von Franken's auction record?

Paul von Franken's auction record is $69,257, 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.