Tavík Frantisek Simon Auction Prices and Value Guide

Tavík Frantisek Simon auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 945 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Tavík Frantisek Simon auction prices: quick answer

Tavík Frantisek Simon auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Tavík Frantisek Simon
Source records
945
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Tavík Frantisek Simon

Tavík František Šimon (1877–1942) was a Czech painter, printmaker, and watercolorist recognized for his etchings, woodcuts, and painterly depictions of European cityscapes and landscapes. Born in Eisenstadt, Austria, and later based in Prague, he signed his work T. F. Šimon after adopting 'Tavík' from his mother's maiden name. Active during a vibrant period of Central European printmaking, Šimon worked across multiple graphic media with equal facility. His output was largely overlooked during the Communist era in Czechoslovakia but has attracted renewed scholarly and collector attention in recent decades. Authority files at the Library of Congress, VIAF, and the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD) confirm his identity and biographical dates.

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Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Šimon's work in the form of color etchings, drypoint prints, woodcuts, and watercolor paintings on paper. Subjects often include European urban views, architectural scenes, harbor views, and landscapes. Works are typically signed T. F. Šimon and may also appear under variant names including Franz Simon or T. François Simon. Paintings in oil are less common in the auction record than his graphic output.

Market and appraisal context

Šimon's etchings, woodcuts, and watercolors appear regularly in the European works-on-paper and modern-prints auction categories. With over 940 recorded lots in auction databases, his graphic work constitutes the bulk of his market presence. Factors that may affect appraisal include the print medium and technique, plate or block size, edition numbering, paper quality and condition, provenance, and subject matter. City views and scenes of Prague, Paris, and other European capitals tend to be well represented. The post-Communist revival of interest has contributed to broader collector awareness, though pricing varies widely by medium and quality.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: etchings, woodcuts, and watercolors are the most frequently encountered work types at auction
  2. Attribution: works signed T. F. Šimon; name variants include Franz Simon and T. François Simon
  3. Renewed market interest following post-Communist rediscovery of the artist

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction records or price data were available in the collected source pack; market statements are general.
  • Art movement affiliations are not explicitly documented in the collected sources; collectors should verify movement associations independently.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

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