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# David Fredenthal (1914–1958)

David Fredenthal is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $940. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Fredenthal sold in 2023 for $5,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Fredenthal work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Fredenthal work is $940.

The median David Fredenthal work on paper sells for $940 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $940† | $5,980 | 80% | 2023-02-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $535–$1,010† | $758† | $2,645 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $2,645 |

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 David Fredenthal worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Fredenthal work is $940. The median David Fredenthal work on paper sells for $940 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Fredenthal's auction record?

David Fredenthal's auction record is $5,980, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Fredenthal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-fredenthal (updated 2026-11-01).

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.