Francis Frith (1822–1898)
Francis Frith is an American? artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,760. 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 Francis Frith sold in 2021 for $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Frith on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Frith work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Frith work is $2,760.
The median Francis Frith photograph sells for $2,800 across 61 lots.
The median Francis Frith print sells for $659 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Frith photographs typically sell for $1,232–$8,268 (the middle half of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $659†‡ | $10,200 | 80% | 2025-07-09 |
| Photography | 80 | $2,800‡ | $55,332 | 76.3% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,350 | $55,332 | — | 2021-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,232–$8,268‡ | $2,800‡ | $55,332 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $55,332 |
| Photography | 1999 | $34,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $10,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,489† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Frith worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Frith work is $2,760. The median Francis Frith photograph sells for $2,800 across 61 lots. The median Francis Frith print sells for $659 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Frith photographs typically sell for $1,232–$8,268 (the middle half of 51 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 Francis Frith photograph?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Frith photograph is $2,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Frith's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Frith photograph is $55,332.
What is the average price of a small Francis Frith photograph?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Frith photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Frith's auction record?
Francis Frith's auction record is $55,332, set in 2004.
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