> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-franzen · updated 2026-11-01

# FRANZEN, WERNER (1928–2014)

FRANZEN, WERNER is a German artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,148. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by FRANZEN, WERNER sold in 2021 for $4,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FRANZEN, WERNER work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANZEN, WERNER work is $2,148.

The median FRANZEN, WERNER sculpture sells for $2,148 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,148‡ | $5,143 | 90.9% | 2023-07-12 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,026–$3,331‡ | $2,270‡ | $4,210 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,210 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,331‡ |

‡ 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 FRANZEN, WERNER worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANZEN, WERNER work is $2,148. The median FRANZEN, WERNER sculpture sells for $2,148 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a FRANZEN, WERNER sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FRANZEN, WERNER sculpture is $2,148. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is FRANZEN, WERNER's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a FRANZEN, WERNER sculpture is $5,143.

### What is FRANZEN, WERNER's auction record?

FRANZEN, WERNER's auction record is $5,143.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “FRANZEN, WERNER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-franzen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.