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# Frank B. Hoffman (1888–1958)

## What is Frank B. Hoffman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Frank B. Hoffman at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,836 including buyer’s premium (middle half $348–$4,214, n=10). The auction record is $89,250 for A Friendly Conversation (2018, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Friendly Conversation | Oil on canvas | $89,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | The Golden Spike, circa 1924 | Oil on canvas | $71,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 3 | Trout Triumph | Oil on board | $39,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Grand Trophies | Oil on board | $38,675 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| 5 | A Prize Trophy | Oil on canvasboard | $38,025 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 6 | Self Portrait on Horseback | Oil on canvas | $36,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | Quitting Time | Oil on canvas | $32,725 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | Quail Country | Oil on canvas | $31,590 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | A Sure Catch | Oil on board | $29,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 10 | Loaded for Bear | Oil on canvas | $26,325 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $16,660 |
| Other | 6 | $12,285 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $351 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $13,440 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank B. Hoffman is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $12,870. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frank B. Hoffman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $15,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Frank B. Hoffman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Frank B. Hoffman work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank B. Hoffman work is $12,870.

The median Frank B. Hoffman painting sells for $11,700 across 25 lots.

The median Frank B. Hoffman work on paper sells for $364 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frank B. Hoffman paintings typically sell for $9,200–$22,420 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $11,700‡ | $38,025 | 96.2% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $364 | $3,302 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $71,400 | $89,250 | — | 2018-07-28 |

‡ 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) | 23 | $9,200–$22,420‡ | $11,700‡ | $38,025 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $358–$500 | $369 | $3,302 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $38,025 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $31,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $500 |

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 Frank B. Hoffman worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank B. Hoffman work is $12,870. The median Frank B. Hoffman painting sells for $11,700 across 25 lots. The median Frank B. Hoffman work on paper sells for $364 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank B. Hoffman paintings typically sell for $9,200–$22,420 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Frank B. Hoffman painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank B. Hoffman painting is $11,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frank B. Hoffman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank B. Hoffman painting is $38,025.

### What is the average price of a small Frank B. Hoffman painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank B. Hoffman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frank B. Hoffman's auction record?

Frank B. Hoffman's auction record is $89,250, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.