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# Frances Goodman (b. 1975)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Frances Goodman at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,824 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,088–$10,403, n=5). The auction record is $20,057 for The Red Room (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Room, 2020 | Mixed media composition | $20,057 | Sotheby's | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Jenga IV, 2024 | Glazed ceramic | $10,403 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Dazed, 2016 | Strung sequins on linen | $6,084 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled (Blue Car Bonnet), 2013 | Car bonnet and diamante | $1,824 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Below the Belt, 2012 | Acrylic nails, glue and polyurethane | $1,088 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Bloody Rage, 2006 | Wood | $688 | Wright | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | Randela II, 2015 | Beads and thread | $559 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Frances Goodman: Selected Works 2007-2013 | — | $127 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frances Goodman is a South African artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,166. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frances Goodman sold in 2026 for $1,824, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances Goodman work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Goodman work is $1,166.

The median Frances Goodman sculpture sells for $1,088 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,088 | $1,088 | — | 2025-04-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,088 |

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 Goodman worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Goodman work is $1,166. The median Frances Goodman sculpture sells for $1,088 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Frances Goodman's auction record is $20,057, set in 2025.

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