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# Philipp Franck (1860–1944)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Philipp Franck at 8 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,383–$32,522, n=5). The auction record is $92,605 for Wannsee (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wannsee, 1915 | Painting | $92,605 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Auf der Landungsbrücke, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $76,123 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Rose Garden - In the Garden of Cornelie Richter, 1910 | Painting | $63,839 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Segelboote auf dem Wannsee, 1918 | Painting | $54,795 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Die Kaffeetafel (The coffee table) | Oil on canvas | $45,841 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Graben in Sanssouci, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $32,522 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Blick auf den Jungfernsee, 1938 | Painting | $27,397 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Tulpenbeet, 1943 | Oil on canvas | $22,174 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Italienische Landschaft bei Malcesine, 1926 | Landscape painting | $20,427 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Schermcke Landstraße, 1918 | Painting | $18,475 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $19,451 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $32,522 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,929 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philipp Franck is a German artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $15,318. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Philipp Franck sold in 2026 for $22,174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philipp Franck work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philipp Franck work is $15,318.

The median Philipp Franck painting sells for $19,000 across 23 lots.

The median Philipp Franck work on paper sells for $898 across 2 lots.

The median Philipp Franck print sells for $165 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $165‡ | $165‡ | 25% | 2008-11-29 |
| Paintings | 32 | $19,000‡ | $92,605 | 71.9% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $898‡ | $1,145‡ | 40% | 2024-02-07 |

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

Philipp Franck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $165 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $19,000, record $92,605. A typical Philipp Franck painting sells for around 115× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $13,062–$45,841‡ | $20,427‡ | $92,605 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,865–$31,608‡ | $22,174‡ | $63,839 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $92,605 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $76,122 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,145‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $650‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $165‡ |

‡ 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 Philipp Franck worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philipp Franck work is $15,318. The median Philipp Franck painting sells for $19,000 across 23 lots. The median Philipp Franck work on paper sells for $898 across 2 lots. The median Philipp Franck print sells for $165 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Philipp Franck painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philipp Franck painting is $19,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philipp Franck's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philipp Franck painting is $92,605.

### What is the average price of a medium Philipp Franck painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philipp Franck painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philipp Franck's auction record?

Philipp Franck's auction record is $92,605, set in 2018.

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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.