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Ruth Francken

American · 1924–2006 · Painter, Printmaker

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5auction results2011–2025years recorded60%sold (3)$5.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ruth Francken, Composition, 1953, oil on plywoodCompositionGalerie Kodl · CZK 276,000≈ $11,752≈ £9,728≈ €11,327Sign up to see
  2. Ruth Francken, Angel, 1959, oil on canvasAngelGalerie Kodl · CZK 120,000≈ $5,368≈ £4,248≈ €4,901Sign up to see
  3. Ruth Francken, No 34, 1963, GouacheNo 34Ketterer Kunst · €750≈ $1,088≈ £663Sign up to see

Ruth Francken’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 5 auction results for Ruth Francken between 2011 and 2025, of which 3 sold (60%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.1kSign up free to see to $11.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $11.8kSign up free to see for Composition at Galerie Kodl in November 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Galerie Kodl (2), Phillips (1) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

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  1. Ruth Francken, Angel, 1959, oil on canvas
    Angel, 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    130 x 89 cm
    Galerie Kodl ·
    CZK 120,000≈ $5,368≈ £4,248≈ €4,901Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CZK 200,000–300,000View at Galerie Kodl ↗
  2. Ruth Francken, Composition, 1953, oil on plywood
    Composition, 1953
    Oil
    116 × 89 cm
    Galerie Kodl ·
    CZK 276,000≈ $11,752≈ £9,728≈ €11,327Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Galerie Kodl ↗
  3. Ruth Francken, No 34, 1963, Gouache
    No 34, 1963
    Gouache
    60 x 52 cm (23,6 x 20,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 96
    €750≈ $1,088≈ £663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  4. Ruth Francken, UNTITLED, 1973, Screenprint, 35/120
    UNTITLED, 1973
    Screenprint · ed. 35/120
    the sheet 99cm x 72cm (39in x 28.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Ruth Francken, 'Homme' chair, designed 1971, Polyurethane foam, chrome-plated steel
    'Homme' chair, designed 1971
    Polyurethane foam, chrome-plated steel
    98 x 58 x 74 cm (38 5/8 x 22 7/8 x 29 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗

Ruth Francken: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ruth Francken at auction?

$11,752Sign up free to see, for Composition at Galerie Kodl (November 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ruth Francken?

The median sale price is $5.4kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ruth Francken have sold at auction?

3 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Ruth Francken?

Galerie Kodl, Phillips and Lyon & Turnbull account for the most recorded results. Galerie Kodl · Phillips · Lyon & Turnbull

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