Franz Würbel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Franz Würbel Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 13, 2022
Olympic Games / Berlin 1936.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) SIZE: 25 1/4 x 39 1/2 in./64 x 100.4 cm PRINTER: Reichsbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin DESCRIPTION: The official design for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin shows the city’s Brandenburg Gate silhouetted against the golden image of an athlete wearing a triumphant crown of laurels. The poster, sponsored by the German railways, was printed in nineteen languages and allegedly distributed in thirty-four countries. Here we see the English-language version. (Art Deco; Olympics; Sports; German)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Aug. 05, 2021
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39¾x24¼ inches, 101x61½ cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Be
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 3/4x24 1/4 inches, 101x61 1/2 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B+: expert overpainting in lower image around text and in top corners; repaired tear at left edge, into image. The official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games, Würbel's poster "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). This is the English version. Olympics p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Le Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 18, 2021
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39x24 inches, 100x62 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berli
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 1/2x24 1/2 inches, 100 1/4x62 1/4 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B / B+: tear at top edge, into image; small loss in bottom left corner; small tears and pin holes in corners; colors slightly attenuated. Paper. Framed. The official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games, Würbel's poster "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). This is the English version. Olympics p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Le Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 02, 2017
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39x25 inches, 100x63 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 1/2x25 inches, 100 1/2x63 1/2 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B: extensive repaired tear from bottom margin through central image; repaired tears, creases, replaced losses and overpainting in margins; replaced upper left and lower right corner. The official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games, Würbel's poster "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). This is the English version. Olympics p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Le Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 05, 2016
A. Pichler. ca. 1900
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Artist: FRANZ WURBEL (1896-?) Size: 36 1/4 x 47 7/8 in./92 x 121.5 cm Ch. Reilser & M. Werthner, Wien A remarkably detailed two-sheet poster advertising free educational games for children based on the theories of Friedrich Fröbel. Generally considered the inventor of the concept of kindergarten, he encouraged the use of pattern-recognition games and building activities, many of which appear in this image.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jan. 09, 2016
Frans Wurbel Berlin 1936 Olympic Poster
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
1936 Olympic poster depicting the traditional symbols of the Olympiad, a man wearing a laurel crown and the Olympic rings behind the quadrangle from the Brandenburg Gate. Housed in a brass colored metal frame, behind UV glass. Some creasing to poster from folding and age. 39.5 inches height, 24.5 inches width sight. 41.5 inches height, 26.5 inches width framed. 39.5"H x 24.5"W
Peachtree & Bennett
Aug. 05, 2015
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39x23 inches, 100x60 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin
Est: $400 - $600
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 1/2x23 3/4 inches, 100 1/2x60 1/2 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B / B-: repaired tears, restored losses, creases, abrasions and overpainting in margins and image; extensive overpainting in upper image. The official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games, Würbel's poster "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). This is the English version. Olympic p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 12, 2015
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES. 1936. 39x25 inches, 101x63 cm.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES. 1936. 39 3/4x25 inches, 101x63 1/2 cm. Condition A-: minor repaired tears, restored losses and restoration at edges. Würbel's official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). This is the English version. Olympics p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 25, 2014
RARE Original 1936 Olympic Games Poster Berlin WURBEL
Est: $1,600 - $2,800
Würbel, Theodor Franz 1886 -. Olympische Spiele Berlin. Offset 1936. Size: 39.7 x 25.1 in. (101 x 64 cm). Printer: Reichsbahnzentrale, Berlin. Condition Details: (B+) was folded horiz., on linen, minimal tears and needle holes at the edges, small professionally restored losses at the upper right and lower left outer edges.
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 25, 2014
Original 1930s German Propaganda Poster Children
Est: $280 - $500
Würbel, Theodor Franz 1886 -. Die kommende Generation klagt an. Offset ca. 1935. Size: 23.6 x 16.5 in. (60 x 42 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (B+) was folded horiz., minimal tears, tiny losses and minor staining at the bottom edge, minimal staining in the top margin, minor creasing.
PosterConnection Inc.
May. 04, 2014
A. Pichler. ca. 1900
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: FRANZ WURBEL (1896-?) Size: 36 1/8 x 47 3/4 in./91.7 x 121.3 cm Ch. Reilser & M. Werthner, Wien A remarkably detailed two-sheet poster advertising free educational games for children based on the theories of Friedrich Fröbel. Generally considered the inventor of the concept of kindergarten, he encouraged the use of pattern-recognition games and building activities, many of which appear in this image.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Apr. 07, 2014
OLYMPICS.- WÜRBEL, FRANZ. 1896-?.- Germany, Berlin, 1936, 1-16 August, Olympic Games. Berlin: Reichsbahn Raus fur den Deutchen Resseverhn, [1936].
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
WÜRBEL, FRANZ. 1896-?. Germany, Berlin, 1936, 1-16 August, Olympic Games. Berlin: Reichsbahn Raus fur den Deutchen Resseverhn, [1936]. Color poster, 1010 x 638 mm. 3" tear at lower edge, 1" tear at right edge, 2" tear near upper right corner, associated creases, 2 mounting holes. SCARCE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE 1936 OLYMPICS POSTER , depicting a laurel-crowned, golden athlete looming over the Brandenburg Gate, Olympic Rings above. The poster was sponsored by the German railways.
Bonhams
Apr. 18, 2012
Franz Würbel (1896-)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Franz Würbel (1896-) GERMANY BERLIN 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES lithograph in colours, 1936, condition A-; backed on linen 40 x 25in. (102 x 64cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2010
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896 - ?). OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39x25 inches, 101x64 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berl
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
FRANZ WÜRBEL (1896 - ?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 3/4x25 1/4 inches, 101x64 cm. Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B+: repaired tears and restoration in margins and corners. The official poster of the 1936 Olympic Games, Würbel's poster "was designed to dominate and impress . . . [and] met the threefold objective of indicating the importance of the Olympiad, proclaiming Berlin as the host city and publicizing the Games in an effective and internationally understandable manner" (Olympic Posters p. 45). English version. Olympics p. 45, Olympic Posters p. 46, Sport 92 (var), Art Deco Graphics p. 105 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 02, 2010
FRANZ WÜRBEL
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
FRANZ WÜRBEL AUSTRIAN 1822-1900 TAKING A DRINK signed F. Würbel lower right oil on canvas 100.5 by 73cm., 39 by 28¾in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 22, 2008
Franz Würbel (Austrian, 1822-1900)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Franz Würbel (Austrian, 1822-1900) Taking a Drink signed 'F. Würbel' (lower right) oil on canvas 39½ x 29 in. (99 x 75 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 06, 2008
POSTER: FRANZ WURBEL (1896-?). OLYMPIC GAMES
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANZ WURBEL (1896-?) OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 3/4x25 inches, 101x63 1/2 cm. Reiserverkehr, Berlin. Condition B+: tears and creases in margins; creases in image. Paper. Olympics p. 45.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 31, 2008
POSTER: FRANZ WURBEL OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
FRANZ WURBEL OLYMPIC GAMES / BERLIN. 1936. 39 1/2x24 3/4 inches. Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B / B+: restoration and expertly restored losses including text at bottom; repaired tears, creases and overpainting in margins and in image. English version. Olympics p. 45, Sport 92 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 20, 2007
Franz WÜRBEL(Wien 1822 - 1900 Berlin)
Est: €1,400 - €2,000
Franz WÜRBEL(Wien 1822 - 1900 Berlin) "Abendstimmung am Lande" unten rechts signiert: F. Würbel, Öl auf Leinwand, ca. 73 x 100 cm, Restaurierungsstelle, Krakelee, masseverzierter Rahmen beschädigt,Teile fehlen
Dorotheum
Jun. 03, 2007
Franz Wurbel 1936 Olympics Berlin Vintage Poster
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Franz Wurbel (German, 1896), Olympic Games, Berlin, 1936 vintage poster; published by Reichsbahnzentrale Deutschen Reiseverkehr; 40" x 25"; signed in the print. Good condition, slight wrinkle and one inch tear in border.
Ripley Auctions
Nov. 30, 2006
Franz Würbel (Austrian, 1822-1900)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Arabs in conversation by a doorway signed 'F Würbel' (lower left) oil on canvas 38 1/4 x 27 1/2 in. (97.2 x 69.8 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 05, 2004
FRANZ WURBEL
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GERMANY OLYMPICS. 1936. 40x24 3/4 inches. Reichenbahnzentrale für den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Condition B+: restored losses, repaired tears and minor creases in margins. A golden Olympian, adorned with a green laurel wreath, rising above a blue Brandenburg Gate; lettering in light blue. English version.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 20, 2002
Franz Wrbel (Austrian, 1822-1900)
Est: $30,000 - $45,000
A market scene in Tunis signed 'F. Wurbel' (lower right) oil on canvas 381/2 x 561/4 in. (97.8 x 143 cm.).
Christie's