> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-hodgkinson-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Frank (1919–2001)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Frank at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $73–$305, n=38). The auction record is $4,088 for Monstera Flower (2024, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monstera Flower, 1955 | Oil on board | $4,088 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Walsh Bay Pylons, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $3,517 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $3,047 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Scribbly Gum Totem 1, 1919 | Oil on board | $1,145 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | ABSTRACT (BIRD), 1959 | Gouache and charcoal on paper | $909 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 6 | Emus, 1968 | Watercolour | $746 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | No Birds Sing, 1961 | Mixed media on paper | $716 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Abstracts | Oil on paper | $595 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | ABSTRACT, 1968 | Watercolour | $523 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Cockatoo, 1989 | Etching | $633 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $834 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $408 |
| Prints | 37 | $124 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $159 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $130 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank is an Australia artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $222. 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 sold in 2026 for $311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank work is $222.

The median Frank print sells for $124 across 71 lots.

The median Frank painting sells for $2,263 across 25 lots.

The median Frank work on paper sells for $288 across 18 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank prints typically sell for $70–$214 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Frank prints typically sell for $60–$185 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 100 | $124† | $633 | 71% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 39 | $2,263†‡ | $5,767† | 64.1% | 2025-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $288†‡ | $911‡ | 72% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4,315†‡ | $5,767† | — | 2024-11-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frank's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $124 with 71% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $2,263, record $5,767. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,767 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Frank painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $4,315.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $60–$185† | $80† | $434 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $70–$214† | $128† | $633 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $523–$613†‡ | $595†‡ | $5,581‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $360–$3,062† | $1,568† | $4,311† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,310–$3,890†‡ | $2,833†‡ | $5,767† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 7 | $176–$752†‡ | $408†‡ | $911‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $247–$382† | $271† | $746 |

† 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 | 2016 | $5,767† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,581‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $911‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $909 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $633 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $536† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank work is $222. The median Frank print sells for $124 across 71 lots. The median Frank painting sells for $2,263 across 25 lots. The median Frank work on paper sells for $288 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank prints typically sell for $70–$214 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frank prints typically sell for $60–$185 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank print is $124. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank print is $633.

### What is the average price of a Frank painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank painting is $2,263. 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's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank painting is $5,767. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,767 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Frank work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank work on paper is $288. 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's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank work on paper is $911. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank print (small (under 50 cm)) is $80, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frank's auction record?

Frank's auction record is $5,767, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,767 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-hodgkinson-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.