Frank Hurley (1885–1962)
Frank Hurley is an Australian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,990. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Hurley sold in 2011 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Hurley on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Hurley work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hurley work is $2,990.
The median Frank Hurley photograph sells for $2,990 across 11 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 13 | $2,990† | $90,000 | 84.6% | 2022-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $654–$16,162† | $2,975† | $90,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $90,000 |
| Photography | 2002 | $35,850 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Hurley worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Hurley work is $2,990. The median Frank Hurley photograph sells for $2,990 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frank Hurley photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Hurley photograph is $2,990. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Hurley's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Hurley photograph is $90,000.
What is Frank Hurley's auction record?
Frank Hurley's auction record is $90,000, set in 2007.
See the full Frank Hurley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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