Frank Hector Tompkins (1847–1922)
Frank Hector Tompkins is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $670. 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 Frank Hector Tompkins sold in 2025 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hector Tompkins work is $670.
The median Frank Hector Tompkins painting sells for $702 across 18 lots.
The median Frank Hector Tompkins work on paper sells for $562 across 2 lots.
The median Frank Hector Tompkins print sells for $3,173 across 1 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 | 1 | $3,173 | $3,173 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 23 | $702†‡ | $6,463 | 78.3% | 2025-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $562 | $650 | — | 2008-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Hector Tompkins's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,173. Paintings (23 lots) median $702, record $6,463.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $406–$1,380‡ | $450‡ | $6,463 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $470–$2,975† | $863† | $5,288 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,463 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $5,288 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,173 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $474 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Hector Tompkins worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hector Tompkins work is $670. The median Frank Hector Tompkins painting sells for $702 across 18 lots. The median Frank Hector Tompkins work on paper sells for $562 across 2 lots. The median Frank Hector Tompkins print sells for $3,173 across 1 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 Frank Hector Tompkins painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Hector Tompkins painting is $702. 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 Frank Hector Tompkins's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Hector Tompkins painting is $6,463.
What is the average price of a small Frank Hector Tompkins painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Hector Tompkins painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Hector Tompkins's auction record?
Frank Hector Tompkins's auction record is $5,288, set in 2006.
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