Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993)
What is Dame Elisabeth Frink’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 787 auction results for Dame Elisabeth Frink at 34 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,443 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,640–$17,208, n=73). The auction record is $1,837,112 for Seated Man (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Man, 1983 | Bronze | $1,837,112 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Running Man (Front Runner), 1986 | Bronze | $1,374,216 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Seated Man II, 1986 | Bronze | $1,218,256 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | Horse, 1980 | Bronze | $857,830 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Horse, 1978 | Bronze | $834,469 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Walking Madonna, 1981 | Bronze with a brown/black patina | $721,755 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Running Man | — | $700,941 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | First Man, 1964 | Bronze | $662,294 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Protomartyr, 1976 | Bronze | $637,347 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | In Memoriam I, 1981 | Bronze | $585,392 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 223 | $64,050 |
| Other | 72 | $15,144 |
| Paintings | 6 | $9,604 |
| Works on paper | 77 | $8,997 |
| Prints | 307 | $1,763 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $264,911 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 165 | $27,412 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 413 | $3,166 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 787 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Dame Elisabeth Frink is a British (modern) artist with 890 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,250. 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,379; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dame Elisabeth Frink on OpeningBid →What is a Dame Elisabeth Frink work worth?
Across 768 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work is $5,250.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink print sells for $1,591 across 360 lots.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture sells for $58,744 across 239 lots.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper sells for $9,553 across 106 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink prints typically sell for $971–$2,909 (the middle half of 295 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink sculptures typically sell for $21,449–$73,642 (the middle half of 132 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 | 404 | $1,591†‡ | $27,994 | 89.1% | 2026-08-12 |
| Paintings | 21 | $11,096 | $29,352 | 81% | 2023-06-21 |
| Works on Paper | 121 | $9,553†‡ | $73,395 | 87.6% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 270 | $58,744†‡ | $1.8M | 88.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $109 | $109 | — | 2009-11-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 82 | $191,841 | $1.8M | — | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dame Elisabeth Frink's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (404 lots) median $1,591 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $11,096, record $29,352. A typical Dame Elisabeth Frink painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 82 lots) the median is $191,841.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $650–$1,574†‡ | $995†‡ | $8,670‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 295 | $971–$2,909†‡ | $1,755†‡ | $27,994 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,394–$17,439 | $11,418 | $29,352 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 98 | $5,821–$17,100†‡ | $9,707†‡ | $73,395 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 132 | $21,449–$73,642†‡ | $39,958†‡ | $237,579 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $44,695–$137,118‡ | $91,616‡ | $448,692 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $222,534–$656,057 | $456,905 | $1.8M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $73,395 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $39,134 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $29,352 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $29,322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $27,994 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dame Elisabeth Frink worth?
Across 768 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work is $5,250. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink print sells for $1,591 across 360 lots. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture sells for $58,744 across 239 lots. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper sells for $9,553 across 106 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink prints typically sell for $971–$2,909 (the middle half of 295 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink sculptures typically sell for $21,449–$73,642 (the middle half of 132 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink print?
Based on 360 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink print is $1,591. 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elisabeth Frink print is $27,994.
What is the average price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture?
Based on 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture is $58,744. 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture is $1,837,112.
What is the average price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper is $9,553. 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper is $73,395.
What is the average price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink print?
Based on 295 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,755, 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 the average price of a small Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture?
Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,958, 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 Dame Elisabeth Frink's auction record?
Dame Elisabeth Frink's auction record is $1,837,112, set in 2014.
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