> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-beatty · updated 2026-11-03

# Frank Beatty (1899–1984)

Frank Beatty is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frank Beatty sold in 2025 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Beatty work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Beatty work is $1,300.

The median Frank Beatty print sells for $1,525 across 18 lots.

The median Frank Beatty work on paper sells for $225 across 2 lots.

The median Frank Beatty painting sells for $700 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $1,525 | $4,080 | 94.7% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $700‡ | $700‡ | — | 2003-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $225 | $225 | — | 2022-02-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | — | 2025-02-20 |

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

Frank Beatty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,525 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $700, record $700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $800–$2,200 | $1,750 | $4,080 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,840 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $225 |

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

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 Beatty worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Beatty work is $1,300. The median Frank Beatty print sells for $1,525 across 18 lots. The median Frank Beatty work on paper sells for $225 across 2 lots. The median Frank Beatty painting sells for $700 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Frank Beatty print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Beatty print is $1,525.

### What is Frank Beatty's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Beatty print is $4,080.

### What is the average price of a medium Frank Beatty print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Beatty print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frank Beatty's auction record?

Frank Beatty's auction record is $4,080, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Beatty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-beatty (updated 2026-11-03).

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.