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

Nov. 27, 2025
FRANZ SCHENSKY* (Heligoland 1871 - 1957 Schleswig)
Est: €450 - €900
FRANZ SCHENSKY* (Heligoland 1871 - 1957 Schleswig) Portrait of a fisherman from Helgoland, c. 1926 gelatin silver print 23 x 17,5 cm blindstamp, verso inscribed Heinrich Jannsen SCHÄTZPREIS / ESTIMATE € 450 - 900 STARTPREIS / STARTING PRICE € 450 Franz Schensky, a native of Heligoland, is one of the pioneers of black-andwhite photography and holds a firm place in German photography history. Franz Schensky is known for his dramatic images of the sea showing the power of waves and the facettes of seawater in all its nuances. He was the premier chronicler of the island of Helgoland. Further artists and styles: German photography, pictorialism, Schleswig-Holstein, Helgoland, North Sea, August Sander PLEASE NOTE: The purchase price consists of the highest bid plus the buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, the fee of artists resale rights. In the case of normal taxation (marked ° at the estimate), a premium of 24% is added to the highest bid. The mandatory sales tax is added to the sum of the highest bid and the buyer's premium. This amounts to 13% for paintings, drawings, graphic works and sculptures and 20% for photographs and all other items. The buyer's premium amounts to 28% in case of differential taxation. The sales tax is included in the differential taxation.
Widder Auctions
Dec. 06, 2023
Schensky, Franz: Helgoland in rough seas
Est: €400 - €600
[*] Helgoland in rough seas. 1912/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 17,8 x 24 cm. Photographer's blindstamp on lower right corner; copyright stamp on verso. - - Franz Schensky, a renowned German photographer, gained acclaim for his courageous commitment to documenting the dramatic landscapes of Helgoland, particularly under harsh weather conditions during the early 20th century. His evocative photograph, dated 1912, is aptly titled 'Helgoland in Rough Seas,' reflecting his skill in capturing the island's rugged beauty and the relentless power of the sea. – Traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in excellent condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 18, 2023
Franz Schensky
Est: €80 - €160
Franz Schensky 1871 Helgoland - 1957 Schleswig - "Helgoland" (Besuch von Kaiser Wilhelm II. am 9. 8. 1890) - Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografie/Papier auf Karton. 17,8 x 24,8 cm. Seitlich in typografischer Schrift bez.: F. SCHENSKY / HELGOLAND. Leicht stockfleckig. Am 9. August 1890 besuchte Kaiser Wilhelm II. Helgoland. Seit dem 1. Juli 1890 war es Teil des deutschen Kaiserreiches.
Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Dec. 07, 2022
Schensky, Franz: Sea view with sailboat, Helgoland
Est: €360 - €500
Sea view with sailboat, Helgoland. Circa 1910. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 17,2 x 23,2 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, flush-mounted to board, annotated in pencil on the verso. - - Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surrounded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. – Some retouching in lower left edge, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition. - - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 29, 2022
Fotografie. – Franz Schensky
Est: €250 - €400
Fotografie. – Franz Schensky (1871-1957). Tier- und Pflanzenleben der Nordsee nach Aquarium-Aufnahmen. Hrsgeg. von der Königl. (später Staatl.) Biologischen Anstalt auf Helgoland. Lieferungen 1 und 3 (1. in 2. Aufl.), Lpz., W. Klinkhardt, 1923 u. Fol. 1914. Text u. Tafeln lose in Orig.-Umschlägen: 31 u. 15 S., dt., engl., franz., und Tafeln 4-11 (ohne 1-3) sowie 22-30. Die Tier- und Pflanzenporträts nach den Fotografien Schenkys in Autotypien auf lose Orig.-Kartons geheftet. – Insges. in drei Lieferungen erschienen, extrem selten: Für keine deutsche Nachkriegsauktion belegbar, kein Exemplar im internationalen Handel nachweisbar. – Hier beiliegend: Preislisten der Biolog. Anstalt auf Helgoland für die Lieferung von Nordseetieren und -pflanzen, insges. 4 Verzeichnisse (dazu 2 Dubletten) 1935-37.
Schneider-Henn
Nov. 07, 2022
Franz Schensky (1871-1957), '
Est: -
Franz Schensky (1871-1957), ''Helgoland'', b/w print mounted on cardboard, signed by hand lower right, stamped on verso, 30 x 40 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jun. 08, 2022
Schensky, Franz: Sea view with seagulls, Helgoland
Est: €360 - €500
Sea view with seagulls, Helgoland. Circa 1910. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 17,3 x 23,2 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, flush-mounted to board, annotated in pencil on the verso. - - Light fold mark in lower right and small foxing spot in mid right area, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition. - - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 08, 2022
Schensky, Franz: Sea view with sailboat, Helgoland
Est: €360 - €500
Sea view with sailboat, Helgoland. Circa 1910. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 17,2 x 23,2 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, flush-mounted to board, annotated in pencil on the verso. - - Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surrounded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. – A few surface irregularities in left edge, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition. - - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 08, 2021
Schensky, Franz: Sea view with Helgoland
Est: €800 - €1,000
Sea view with submarine near Helgoland. Circa 1910. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 29 x 38,5 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, flush-mounted to board. Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surrounded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. This is an unsual image showing a submarine breaking the water surface. – A few light surface scuff marks, edges slightly bumped, otherwise a fine tonal print in near excellent condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 16, 2021
Schensky, Franz: Sea view
Est: €300 - €400
Sea view. Circa 1910. Vintage platinum print. 16,4 x 22,8 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, mounted to card. - - Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surrounded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. The view offered here is a more unusual image by Schensky showing only the stormy sea. – A few light indentation/scuff marks in upper left corner, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 30, 2020
alte Fotografie ca. 1920, Franz SCHENSKY (1871-1957) ???
Est: -
alte Fotografie ca. 1920, Franz SCHENSKY (1871-1957) ???, ungerahmt auf Pappe, 30 x 38cm.
Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Dec. 02, 2020
Schensky, Franz: Sea view with Helgoland
Est: €350 - €500
Sea view with Helgoland. Circa 1910. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 16,8 x 23 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, flush-mounted to board. - - Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surronded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. – A few light pressure marks, otherwise a fine tonal print in near excellent condition. - - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 07, 2019
FRANZ SCHENSKY (1871 HELGOLAND - 1957 SCHLESWIG)
Est: -
Schwarzweißfotografie, ¨Segelboot vor Helgoland, Nordspitze¨, verso datiert ¨1936¨, von fremder Hand zugeschrieben und Sammlungsstempel Fritz Kempe, ca. 18x24cm, ungerahmt
Auktionshaus Rotherbaum OHG
Nov. 05, 2016
Deutschland - - Schensky, Franz. Helgoland. Original-Photographie. Vintage.
Est: €200 - €300
Deutschland - - Schensky, Franz. Helgoland. Original-Photographie. Vintage. Silbergelatine. Prägestempel des Photographen in der rechten unteren Bildecke. Ca. 1910. Format: 16,5 x 22,5 cm. Auf Karton montiert. Franz Schensky (1871 auf Helgoland - 1957 in Schleswig) gehört zu den Pionieren der Schwarz-Weiß-Photographie und hat einen festen Platz in der deutschen Lichtbild-Geschichte. - Verso mit Resten einer alten Montierung, leicht gedunkelt, in den Rändern leicht ausgesilbert.
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Apr. 30, 2016
Schensky, Franz
Est: - €600
Schensky, Franz (1871 - 1957). Helgoland bei schwerer See. Silbergelantineabzug. 43,5 x 58,5 cm. Unten re. hs. sign. Auf Hartfaser aufgezogen. Gerahmt. Der lange Zeit in Vergessenheit geratene Helgoländer Franz Schensky gehört zu den Pionieren der deutschen Schwarzweiß-Photographie; unter teils lebensgefährlichen Umständen gelangen Schensky faszinierende Aufnahmen der Helgoländer See. - Minimale Altersspuren.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Feb. 20, 2016
Schensky,Franz (1871-1957).
Est: - €500
Schensky,Franz (1871-1957). Helgoland bei schwerer See. Gelatinesilberabzug. Unter Glas. 29,5 x 38,5 cm. Der lange Zeit in Vergessenheit geratene Helgoländer Franz Schensky gehört zu den Pionieren der deutschen Schwarzweiß-Photographie; unter teils lebensgefährlichen Umständen gelangen Schensky faszinierende Aufnahmen der Helgoländer See. - Auf Trägerkarton mit Prägestempel des Photographen unten rechts im Bild. Bild mit leichter Patina und im Randbereich etw. ausgeblichen.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Jun. 03, 2015
Schensky, Franz: Sea view
Est: €600 - €900
Sea view. Circa 1910. Vintage platinum print. 16,4 x 22,8 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, mounted to card. Known for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surronded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. The view offered here is a more unusual image by Schensky showing only the stormy sea. – A few light indentation/scuff marks in upper left corner, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 03, 2014
Schensky, Franz: Helgoland
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Helgoland. Circa 1920. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 28,5 x 38,5 cm. Photographer's blindstamp lower right corner, flush-mounted to board. A few small foxing spots in upper right and one in mid portion, edges roughly cut with some chips to emulsion, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 04, 2014
Schensky, Franz: Fisherwomen on Helogland; Artist painting in harbor
Est: €800 - €1,000
Fisherwomen on Helgoland; Artist painting in harbor. Circa 1900. 2 vintage sepia-toned carbon prints. Each circa 30 x 40 cm. Each with photographer's blindstamp lower right corner, flush-mounted to board. First photo with light scuff mark and some edge wear, corners slightly bumped, otherwise a fine tonal print in near excellent condition; second photo with some foxing spots, especially in lower right, a few scratch marks, bumped corners, otherwise in good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 04, 2013
Schensky, Franz: Helgoland
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Helgoland. Circa 1920. 2 vintage green-toned carbon prints. Each 29,2 x 38,7 cm. Both with photographer's blindstamp lower right corner, flush-mounted to board. Each with small spot, edges cut slightly rough, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise fine tonal prints in near excellent condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 07, 2012
Schensky, Franz1871 Helgoland - 1957Helgoland. Um
Est: €800 - €960
Schensky, Franz 1871 Helgoland - 1957 Helgoland. Um 1909. Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug. Rahmen. 28,5 x 38,2cm Prägestempel des Photographen in der rechten unteren Bildecke. Aussilberungen in den äußeren Schwärzen des Bildes. Rückseitig umlaufend Reste ehemaliger Montierung.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Jun. 01, 2011
Schensky, Franz: Sea view
Est: €600 - €900
Sea view. Circa 1910. Vintage platinum print. 16,4 x 22,5 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner, mounted to card. Famous for his dramatic views of the island Helgoland surronded by a rough sea, Schensky was a master of capturing the atmosphere of the North Sea. The view offered here is a more unusual image by Schensky showing only the stormy sea. - A few light indentation/scuff marks in upper left corner, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition.
Galerie Bassenge
Dec. 02, 2009
Schensky, Franz: Helgoland
Est: €500 - €750
Schensky, Franz: Helgoland Helgoland. Circa 1920. Vintage green-toned carbon print. 15,5 x 21,2 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner. Small irregularity in surface in lower left corner and upper edge, otherwise a beautiful strong print in very good condition.
Bassenge Auctions