Franz Lerch ( 1895 - 1977 ) was an Australian painter. Franz Lerch s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 907.99 USD for Steffi Lerch, Frau des Künstlers in 2005 to 19574.7 USD for Sizilianisches Fischerdorf in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.