Franz von Lenbach

German · 1836–1904 · Painter, Draughtsman

Franz Seraph Lenbach, after 1882, Ritter von Lenbach, was a German painter known primarily for his portraits of prominent personalities from the nobility, the arts, and… (Wikipedia)

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Selbstbildnis mit Tochter MarionGrisebach · Nov 2016€90,000≈ $95,715≈ £76,725Sign up to see
Kaiser Wilhelm IGrisebach · May 2012€75,640≈ $94,081≈ £60,343Sign up to see
Landschaft mit schlafendem HirtenknabenKetterer Kunst · Jun 2022€60,000≈ $63,468≈ £51,027Sign up to see

Franz von Lenbach’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 121 auction results for Franz von Lenbach between 2002 and 2026, of which 112 sold (93%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $333Sign up free to see to $95.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $95.7kSign up free to see for Selbstbildnis mit Tochter Marion at Grisebach in November 2016. The most common medium is oil paintings (87 lots). Most results come from Grisebach (36), Ketterer Kunst (35) and Lempertz (25).

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Pastel · Board
Artmark · Apr 29, 2026 · Lot 79
€500≈ $585≈ £433HammerSign up free to seeView at Artmark ↗
Portrait of a Mother and Child Seated
Oil · Panel
100.5 x 73.5 cm (39 9/16 x 28 15/16 in).
Bonhams · Mar 19, 2026 · Lot 57
$1,664≈ £1,251≈ €1,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
A Portrait of Two Young Children
Drawing · Paper
58.0 x 48.0 cm (22 13/16 x 18 7/8 in).
Bonhams · Dec 16, 2025 · Lot 317
$333≈ £248≈ €283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
Marchesa di Montagliari, 1889
Oil · Panel
120 x 84 cm (47.2 x 33 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 123
€20,640≈ $24,035≈ £18,012Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Selbstbildnis, Um 1895
Oil
57,3 × 49,4 cm
Grisebach · Nov 28, 2025 · Lot 308
€6,350≈ $7,344≈ £5,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
Portrait of Marion von Lenbach
Oil · Board
90 x 70 cm
Lempertz · Nov 22, 2025 · Lot 1168
€21,420≈ $24,676≈ £18,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
Porträtstudie Charlotte von Hornstein, der zweiten Frau des Künstlers, 1890
Drawing · Board
61,5 x 46,5cm
Van Ham · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 1142
€1,980≈ $2,281≈ £1,743Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
Rescue in the Mountains, 19th centuryAttributed to the artist
Oil · Canvas
In frame 64 x 40 cm
Arthouse Hejtmánek · Sep 25, 2025 · Lot 25
CZK 14,000≈ $677≈ £504≈ €576HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
Lady Bateman mit Marion, Um 1900
Oil · Canvas
53.5 x 64.9 cm (21 x 25.5 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Jun 7, 2025 · Lot 165
€11,430≈ $13,043≈ £9,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Portrait of a lady in profile - probably Eleonora Duse
Oil · Board
41 x 32 cm
Lempertz · May 17, 2025 · Lot 1324
€3,024≈ $3,385≈ £2,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗

Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Franz von Lenbach that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Franz von Lenbach: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Franz von Lenbach at auction?

$95,715Sign up free to see, for Selbstbildnis mit Tochter Marion at Grisebach (November 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Franz von Lenbach?

The median sale price is $7.1kSign up free to see across 112 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Franz von Lenbach have sold at auction?

112 of 121 recorded lots sold between 2002 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Franz von Lenbach?

Grisebach, Ketterer Kunst and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Grisebach · Ketterer Kunst · Lempertz

About Franz von Lenbach

Franz Seraph Lenbach, after 1882, Ritter von Lenbach, was a German painter known primarily for his portraits of prominent personalities from the nobility, the arts, and industry. Because of his standing in society, he was often referred to as the "Malerfürst".

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In museum collections

Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912), 1902
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
Marion Lenbach (1892–1947), the Artist's Daughter, 1900
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
Heron and Salamander, 1899
Alte Nationalgalerie · Public domain
Portrait of Richard Wagner, 1878
Alte Nationalgalerie · Public domain

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