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# Frances Gearhart (1869–1958)

## What is Frances Gearhart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Frances Gearhart at 4 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,360–$4,096, n=12). The auction record is $25,000 for Let's Play (2014, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's Play, 1929 | Woodcuts | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | In the Sun, 1930 | Woodcuts | $10,000 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Flying Clouds, 1869 | Woodcuts | $8,190 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Behold the Day, 1930 | Woodcuts | $7,150 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Cinerarias, 1958 | Woodcut on Japan paper | $7,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Autumn Brocades (Glimpse of Big Bear Lake), 1931 | Woodcuts | $6,930 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Old Baldy, 1930 | Woodcuts | $6,930 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | On and Up, 1938 | Woodcuts | $6,930 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | On the Kit Carson Trail, circa 1930 | Woodcut | $6,720 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 10 | On the Kit Carson Trail, 1933 | Woodcuts | $6,300 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 65 | $4,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $3,900 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frances Gearhart is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,950.

A work by Frances Gearhart sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances Gearhart work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Gearhart work is $3,950.

The median Frances Gearhart print sells for $4,032 across 68 lots.

The median Frances Gearhart work on paper sells for $1,500 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frances Gearhart prints typically sell for $2,712–$5,670 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 68 | $4,032 | $25,000 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,500 | $1,900 | — | 2007-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,095 | $25,000 | — | 2023-03-02 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $2,712–$5,670 | $4,000 | $10,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,100 |

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 Frances Gearhart worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Gearhart work is $3,950. The median Frances Gearhart print sells for $4,032 across 68 lots. The median Frances Gearhart work on paper sells for $1,500 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frances Gearhart prints typically sell for $2,712–$5,670 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Frances Gearhart print?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances Gearhart print is $4,032.

### What is Frances Gearhart's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances Gearhart print is $25,000.

### What is the average price of a small Frances Gearhart print?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frances Gearhart print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frances Gearhart's auction record?

Frances Gearhart's auction record is $25,000, set in 2014.

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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, “Frances Gearhart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-gearhart (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.