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# Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA (1930–1993)

## What is Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA at 6 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$2,069, n=21). The auction record is $15,483 for ▲ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993) (2019, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▲ Dame Elisabeth Frink CH RA (1930-1993), 1930 | Watercolour | $15,483 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hare, 1930 | Lithograph in colours | $5,657 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Resting Horse, 1981 | Pencil lithograph in colours on Rives wove printed at Curwen Studi | $5,392 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Horse and Rider, 1930 | Lithograph in colours | $4,838 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Tiger, 1930 | Etching and aquatint in colours | $3,785 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Man and Horse IV, 1930 | Lithograph in colours | $3,456 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Horse and Rider, 1930 | Lithograph | $3,439 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Eagle Owl, 1930 | Lithograph in colours | $3,261 | Sworders | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Horse and Rider, 1930 | Lithograph in colours | $3,145 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | The Grey Rider, 1970 | Pencil two-tone lithograph drawn on grained zinc on T | $3,082 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 64 | $1,065 |
| Other | 5 | $482 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $1,072 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $849 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA is a British artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,055. 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 CH DBE RA sold in 2026 for $3,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA work is $1,055.

The median Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print sells for $1,065 across 68 lots.

The median Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA work on paper sells for $15,483 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA prints typically sell for $554–$2,042 (the middle half of 50 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 | 68 | $1,065†‡ | $5,657 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $15,483 | $15,483 | — | 2019-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,525 | $15,483 | — | 2024-10-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $554–$1,411 | $827 | $3,785 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $554–$2,042†‡ | $1,077†‡ | $5,392 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,483 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,657 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,392 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA work is $1,055. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print sells for $1,065 across 68 lots. The median Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA work on paper sells for $15,483 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA prints typically sell for $554–$2,042 (the middle half of 50 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 CH DBE RA print?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print is $1,065. 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 CH DBE RA's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print is $5,657.

### What is the average price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,077, 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 CH DBE RA print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA print (small (under 50 cm)) is $827, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA's auction record?

Dame Elisabeth Frink CH DBE RA's auction record is $15,483, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.