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# Doug Frith (b. 1962)

## What is Doug Frith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Doug Frith at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82–$176, n=50). The auction record is $397 for Hay Big G. I'm Getting the Feeling Some Buggas Looking at Us (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hay Big G. I'm Getting the Feeling Some Buggas Looking at Us, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $397 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Pub Scene, 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $314 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | I Reckon You Two Mutts Flogged my Prize Roosters Last Night!, 1962 | Acrylic on canvas | $288 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | After Today Ends 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | $253 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Big G is the Big Galah on the Fence, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $248 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | 5.34AM, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $243 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | I'm telling ya Big G, this bugga keeps looking at us and it's creepin me out, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $217 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Reflections, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $213 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | I Don't Like That Mob - Big G, 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $208 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | At Days End, 2024 | Acrylic on canvas | $200 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $122 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $149 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $83 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Doug Frith is an Australia artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $122. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Doug Frith sold in 2026 for $213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doug Frith work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doug Frith work is $122.

The median Doug Frith painting sells for $114 across 76 lots.

The median Doug Frith work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Doug Frith paintings typically sell for $108–$195 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Doug Frith paintings typically sell for $40–$108 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 167 | $114† | $518† | 45.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $50 | $50 | 33.3% | 2024-08-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $355† | $518† | — | 2026-08-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $40–$108† | $64† | $200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $108–$195† | $153† | $518† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $518† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $397 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $50 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Doug Frith worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doug Frith work is $122. The median Doug Frith painting sells for $114 across 76 lots. The median Doug Frith work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Doug Frith paintings typically sell for $108–$195 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Doug Frith paintings typically sell for $40–$108 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Doug Frith painting?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doug Frith painting is $114. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Doug Frith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doug Frith painting is $518. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $518 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Doug Frith painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Doug Frith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Doug Frith painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doug Frith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $64, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Doug Frith's auction record?

Doug Frith's auction record is $518, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $518 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Doug Frith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/doug-frith (updated 2026-11-03).

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.