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# Frank C. McCarthy (1924–2002)

Frank C. McCarthy is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,365.

A work by Frank C. McCarthy sold in 2022 for $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank C. McCarthy work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank C. McCarthy work is $4,365.

The median Frank C. McCarthy painting sells for $3,382 across 3 lots.

The median Frank C. McCarthy work on paper sells for $4,980 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,382 | $3,750 | 75% | 2025-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,980 | $4,980 | — | 2009-11-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,980 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,382 |

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 C. McCarthy worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank C. McCarthy work is $4,365. The median Frank C. McCarthy painting sells for $3,382 across 3 lots. The median Frank C. McCarthy work on paper sells for $4,980 across 1 lots.

### What is Frank C. McCarthy's auction record?

Frank C. McCarthy's auction record is $37,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.