Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993)
Dame Elisabeth Frink is a British artist with 222 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,650. 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 sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,680 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work is $2,650.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink print sells for $1,481 across 115 lots.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture sells for $41,570 across 39 lots.
The median Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper sells for $6,305 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink prints typically sell for $931–$2,657 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink work on papers typically sell for $4,390–$11,592 (the middle half of 36 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 | 120 | $1,481†‡ | $14,698 | 95.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 2 | $7,480‡ | $12,431‡ | — | 2024-01-16 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $6,305†‡ | $28,251 | 97.4% | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $41,570†‡ | $511,122 | 97.5% | 2021-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $119,275 | $511,122 | — | 2015-11-26 |
† 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 (120 lots) median $1,481 with 95.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $7,480, record $12,431. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Dame Elisabeth Frink painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $119,275.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $554–$1,588† | $997† | $4,431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $931–$2,657†‡ | $1,802†‡ | $14,698 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $4,390–$11,592†‡ | $6,268†‡ | $28,251 |
† 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) | 20 | $22,886–$50,635† | $33,511† | $109,859 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $16,987–$111,995†‡ | $33,300†‡ | $511,122 |
† 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 | 2015 | $511,122 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $321,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $28,251 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $22,399 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $14,698 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,431‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,658† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,529 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work is $2,650. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink print sells for $1,481 across 115 lots. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture sells for $41,570 across 39 lots. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper sells for $6,305 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink prints typically sell for $931–$2,657 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink work on papers typically sell for $4,390–$11,592 (the middle half of 36 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 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink print is $1,481. 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 $14,698.
What is the average price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink sculpture is $41,570. 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 $511,122.
What is the average price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper is $6,305. 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 $28,251.
What is the average price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink print?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,802, 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 medium Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,268, 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 $511,122, set in 2015.
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