Frank Auerbach is a British (modern) artist with 337 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $122,910.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $3,528 | $25,563 | 95.6% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 106 | $577,173 | $5M | 93.4% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $27,450 | $3.1M | 94.1% | 2026-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 137 | $579,551 | $5M | — | 2026-03-18 |
Frank Auerbach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $3,528 with 95.6% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $577,173, record $5,046,788. A typical Frank Auerbach painting sells for around 164× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 137 lots) the median is $579,551.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine, from Seven Portraits (H. 17) | 2026-05-22 | Phillips | $3,289 |
| Geoffrey, from Seven Portraits (H. 20) | 2026-05-22 | Phillips | $3,289 |
| Jake, from: Seven Portraits | 2026-03-26 | Christie's | $6,189 |
| Sketch for Camden Theatre | 2026-03-19 | Christie's | $32,091 |
| Christmas Tree at Mornington Crescent | 2026-03-18 | Christie's | $2,664,916 |
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Auerbach painting is $577,173.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Auerbach painting is $5,046,788.
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Auerbach work on paper is $27,450.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Auerbach work on paper is $3,064,346.
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Auerbach print is $3,528.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Auerbach print is $25,563.
Frank Auerbach's auction record is $5,046,788, set on 2022-06-29.