> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-hurley · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Hurley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-hurley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.