Dale Frank (b. 1959)
What is Dale Frank’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Dale Frank at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,916 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,065–$41,744, n=8). The auction record is $47,382 for A ONE POINT TWO FIVE LITRE BOTTLE… (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $27,568 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $27,568 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Dale Frank is an Australian artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $21,184. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dale Frank sold in 2026 for $42,923, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Dale Frank record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dale Frank on OpeningBid →What is a Dale Frank work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Frank work is $21,184.
The median Dale Frank painting sells for $24,537 across 48 lots.
The median Dale Frank print sells for $523 across 5 lots.
The median Dale Frank work on paper sells for $121 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Dale Frank paintings typically sell for $15,134–$35,582 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $523† | $741† | — | 2023-07-25 |
| Paintings | 58 | $24,537†‡ | $47,382 | 82.8% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $121† | $121† | — | 2021-01-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $339† | $339† | — | 2021-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $45,419† | $47,382 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dale Frank's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $523. Paintings (58 lots) median $24,537, record $47,382. A typical Dale Frank painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $45,419.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $523–$592† | $523† | $741† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $15,134–$35,582†‡ | $27,067†‡ | $47,382 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $47,382 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $45,296† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $741† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $592 |
| Photography | 2021 | $339† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $121† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dale Frank worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Frank work is $21,184. The median Dale Frank painting sells for $24,537 across 48 lots. The median Dale Frank print sells for $523 across 5 lots. The median Dale Frank work on paper sells for $121 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dale Frank paintings typically sell for $15,134–$35,582 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dale Frank painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Frank painting is $24,537. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dale Frank's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Frank painting is $47,382.
What is the average price of a large Dale Frank painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dale Frank painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,067, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dale Frank's auction record?
Dale Frank's auction record is $47,382, set in 2026.
See the full Dale Frank record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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