Franz Edmund Weirotter Auction Prices and Value Guide
Franz Edmund Weirotter auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 327 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Franz Edmund Weirotter auction prices: quick answer
Franz Edmund Weirotter auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Franz Edmund Weirotter
- Source records
- 327
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Franz Edmund Weirotter
Franz Edmund Weirotter (1733–1771) was an Austrian painter, draughtsman, and etcher active in the mid-18th century. Born in Innsbruck and baptized on 29 May 1733, he was the son of cabinet maker Anton Weirotter. Weirotter worked across painting, drawing, and printmaking, and also produced decorative commissions. He held a position as an academy lecturer in Vienna, where he spent his later career until his death on 11 May 1771. His etchings, in particular, place him within the Central European printmaking tradition of the late Baroque and Rococo periods. With over 300 works recorded in auction databases, collectors most frequently encounter his prints and drawings today.
Late Baroque / Rococo printmaking traditionEtchingDrawingPaintingDecorative paintingLandscapesMarine scenes
Common works and media
The works most commonly encountered in appraisal and auction contexts are etchings, including landscapes, marine scenes, and decorative compositions. Drawings in pen, ink, and wash also appear with some frequency. Oil paintings by Weirotter are comparatively rare on the market. His prints are typically found as individual sheets rather than bound series, and impressions range from fine early pulls to later posthumous editions.
Market and appraisal context
Weirotter's works appear regularly in the Old Master Prints and Old Master Drawings categories at auction. Etchings and drawings constitute the majority of lots attributed to him. As with most 18th-century printmakers, valuation depends on the specific plate, impression quality, paper condition, margins, and provenance. Paintings by Weirotter are far less common on the market than his prints. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as his graphic style can resemble that of other Austro-German printmakers working in the same period.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium: etchings and drawings are the most frequently encountered works at auction
- Attribution: works should be confirmed against known oeuvre; Weirotter's style can overlap with contemporaries in the Austro-German printmaking tradition
- Condition: age-appropriate paper condition, plate tone, and margins are key for etchings
- Provenance: documented collection history strengthens attribution and value
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; market observations are inferred from the artist's known media and period.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Franz Edmund Weirotter worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Franz Edmund Weirotter artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.