Frances Mabel Hollams (1877–1963)
What is Frances Mabel Hollams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Frances Mabel Hollams at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,752 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,706–$1,854, n=9). The auction record is $9,477 for Beau Geste; and Rose Petal (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beau Geste; and Rose Petal, 1877 | — | $9,477 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Punch; and Phyllis, two bridled hunters, 1935-1945 | Oil on board | $8,878 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Pullover; and Spinster, 1937 | — | $8,561 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963) | — | $7,492 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | Zulu, 1952 | Zulu | $7,492 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | Muntham Quaint, a black labrador | — | $7,117 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | Russet, a chestnut hunter, 1935 | — | $7,117 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | Scream | — | $7,117 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963) | — | $6,724 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 10 | Lusty Runner | — | $6,724 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 | $4,232 |
| Paintings | 22 | $1,904 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,722 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Frances Mabel Hollams is a British artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,764. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frances Mabel Hollams is recorded as sold in 2024 for $4,313; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frances Mabel Hollams on OpeningBid →What is a Frances Mabel Hollams work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Mabel Hollams work is $2,764.
The median Frances Mabel Hollams painting sells for $1,482 across 63 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frances Mabel Hollams paintings typically sell for $1,073–$2,026 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,482†‡ | $8,878 | 81.8% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $7,492 | $9,477 | — | 2017-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,073–$2,026†‡ | $1,429†‡ | $8,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,309–$3,101†‡ | $1,898†‡ | $6,976‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,878 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,976‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frances Mabel Hollams worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Mabel Hollams work is $2,764. The median Frances Mabel Hollams painting sells for $1,482 across 63 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frances Mabel Hollams paintings typically sell for $1,073–$2,026 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Frances Mabel Hollams painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances Mabel Hollams painting is $1,482. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frances Mabel Hollams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances Mabel Hollams painting is $8,878.
What is the average price of a small Frances Mabel Hollams painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frances Mabel Hollams painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Frances Mabel Hollams painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frances Mabel Hollams painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frances Mabel Hollams's auction record?
Frances Mabel Hollams's auction record is $9,477, set in 2016.
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