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# Frances Hammell Gearhart (1869–1958)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Frances Hammell Gearhart at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,127 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,810–$4,620, n=5). The auction record is $7,260 for Eucalyptus (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eucalyptus, circa 1920 | Linocut in colors on Japanese paper | $7,260 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Where Careless Quiet Lies, 1869 | Woodblock Print | $4,800 | Morphy Auctions | Aug 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pajaro Lake, 1869 | Woodcut in colors on tissue thin laid paper | $5,625 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Winter Looks Down on Spring, 1930 | Wove paper | $4,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Head of Bay, circa 1930 | Woodcut | $4,620 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | The Peach Orchard, 1929 | Woodcut | $4,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Little Sierra Lake, circa 1930 | Woodcut | $4,127 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Old Oak, circa 1930 | Woodcut | $3,810 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | High Skies, 1922 | Woodcut | $3,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Twilight Nears, 1930 | Woodcut | $3,625 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 11 | $3,810 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,969 |

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


Frances Hammell Gearhart is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,968.

A work by Frances Hammell Gearhart sold in 2025 for $4,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances Hammell Gearhart work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Hammell Gearhart work is $3,968.

The median Frances Hammell Gearhart print sells for $3,968 across 14 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $3,968 | $7,260 | — | 2025-05-06 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,969–$4,718 | $3,968 | $7,260 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,625 |

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 Hammell Gearhart worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Hammell Gearhart work is $3,968. The median Frances Hammell Gearhart print sells for $3,968 across 14 lots.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances Hammell Gearhart print is $3,968.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances Hammell Gearhart print is $7,260.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frances Hammell Gearhart print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Frances Hammell Gearhart's auction record is $7,260, 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.

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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.