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Franz Josef Altenburg

Austrian · 1941–2021 · Sculptor

Franz Josef Georg Clemens Maria Leopold Salvator, Prince of Altenburg was an Austrian ceramicist and sculptor. He was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. He was… (Wikipedia)

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16auction results2022–2026years recorded94%sold (15)$1.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Franz Josef Altenburg, Gerüst, 1986, ceramics made of light shard, glazed light-greenGerüstim Kinsky · €17,420≈ $20,197≈ £15,063Sign up to see
  2. Franz Josef Altenburg, Dock, 1988, ceramics made of red-brown shard, glazed cream-colouredDockim Kinsky · €13,400≈ $15,536≈ £11,587Sign up to see
  3. Franz Josef Altenburg, PyramidPyramidim Kinsky · €6,030≈ $7,015≈ £5,271Sign up to see

Franz Josef Altenburg’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Franz Josef Altenburg between 2022 and 2026, of which 15 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $699Sign up free to see to $20.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $20.2kSign up free to see for Gerüst at im Kinsky in June 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (4 lots). Results come from im Kinsky (16).

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  1. Franz Josef Altenburg, Elephant
    Elephant
    h. 9.9 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 4646
    €945≈ $1,083≈ £819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–1,400View at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Franz Josef Altenburg, Untitled, 1997, ceramics made of red-orange coloured shard
    Untitled, 1997
    Sculpture
    l. 49.5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2010
    €1,560≈ $1,809≈ £1,349Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  3. Franz Josef Altenburg, Wall, 1993, ceramics made of red-brown shard, glazed in green and blue
    Wall, 1993
    Sculpture
    h. 32 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2011
    €1,300≈ $1,507≈ £1,124Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  4. Franz Josef Altenburg, Geschlechterturm, 1993
    Geschlechterturm, 1993
    h. 38.2 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2012
    €2,080≈ $2,412≈ £1,799Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  5. Franz Josef Altenburg, Dock, 1988, ceramics made of red-brown shard, glazed cream-coloured
    Dock, 1988
    Sculpture
    24 x 48 x 38 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2013
    €13,400≈ $15,536≈ £11,587Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  6. Franz Josef Altenburg, Gerüst, 1986, ceramics made of light shard, glazed light-green
    Gerüst, 1986
    Sculpture
    45.5 x 42 x 32.2 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2014
    €17,420≈ $20,197≈ £15,063Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  7. Franz Josef Altenburg, Pyramid
    Pyramid
    h. 54 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 4705
    €6,030≈ $7,015≈ £5,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,500–9,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  8. Franz Josef Altenburg, Vessel, 1976
    Vessel, 1976
    h. 28.6 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1462
    €2,560≈ $2,795≈ £2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  9. Franz Josef Altenburg, Vessel, 1970/80
    Vessel, 1970/80
    h. 24.6 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1463
    €1,920≈ $2,096≈ £1,641Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  10. Franz Josef Altenburg, Object, 1970/80
    Object, 1970/80
    h. 19.4 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1464
    €640≈ $699≈ £547Price realizedSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗

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Franz Josef Altenburg: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Franz Josef Altenburg at auction?

$20,197Sign up free to see, for Gerüst at im Kinsky (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Franz Josef Altenburg?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 15 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Franz Josef Altenburg have sold at auction?

15 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2022 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Franz Josef Altenburg?

im Kinsky accounts for the most recorded results. im Kinsky

About Franz Josef Altenburg

Franz Josef Georg Clemens Maria Leopold Salvator, Prince of Altenburg was an Austrian ceramicist and sculptor. He was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. He was regarded as a leading modern ceramicist of Austria, and received awards including the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria.

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