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# Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 938 auction results for Frank Lloyd Wright at 50 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,222–$10,795, n=161). The auction record is $7,492,000 for An Important Double-Pedestal Lamp for the Susan Lawrence Dana House, Springfield, Illinois (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Important Double-Pedestal Lamp for the Susan Lawrence Dana House, Springfield, Illinois, 1903 | Glass | $7,492,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Monumental Vase, 1902 | Glazed earthenware | $635,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Kenneth Laurent House and Furnishings, Rockford, 1948 | — | $578,500 | Wright | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | A Rare and Important Urn, circa 1902 | Copper | $576,500 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Executive Desk Master for S.C. Johnson & Son Administration Building, Racine, Wisconsin, 1937 | Painted steel, American black walnut, brass-plated metal | $504,000 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Two Important and Rare 'Sumac' Windows, 1902 | Opalescent glass | $380,000 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Monumental Vase, circa 1902 | Architectural terracotta | $362,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Two Important Chairs from the Ward W. Willits House, Highland Park, Illinois, circa 1902 | Stained white oak, fabric upholstery | $325,000 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Laylight from the B. Harley Bradley House, Kankakee, Illinois, 1900 | Glass | $304,800 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | An Important Window from the Avery Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, Illinois | Leaded glass, wood frame | $300,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 738 | $6,294 |
| Paintings | 19 | $5,080 |
| Sculpture | 31 | $4,800 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $3,422 |
| Prints | 43 | $1,280 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 533 | $6,224 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 180 | $5,271 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $3,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 938 results from 50 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Lloyd Wright is an American artist with 1,212 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,000. 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 Lloyd Wright sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Frank Lloyd Wright works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Frank Lloyd Wright work worth?

Across 930 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Lloyd Wright work is $5,000.

The median Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture sells for $6,875 across 67 lots.

The median Frank Lloyd Wright print sells for $1,300 across 55 lots.

The median Frank Lloyd Wright work on paper sells for $5,040 across 50 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Lloyd Wright sculptures typically sell for $3,663–$11,625 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Lloyd Wright prints typically sell for $674–$1,710 (the middle half of 44 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 | 63 | $1,300†‡ | $20,160 | 87.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $17,500 | $18,125 | — | 2021-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $5,040 | $163,800 | 84.7% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 79 | $6,875 | $7.5M | 84.8% | 2026-09-18 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,307 | $88,900 | 88.9% | 2025-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $110,500 | $7.5M | — | 2025-12-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frank Lloyd Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $1,300 with 87.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $17,500, record $18,125. A typical Frank Lloyd Wright painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 47 lots) the median is $110,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $674–$1,710†‡ | $1,258†‡ | $20,160 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,698–$3,276 | $2,498 | $3,380 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $3,750–$7,770 | $5,160 | $163,800 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,901–$6,318 | $4,844 | $18,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $3,663–$11,625 | $6,985 | $7.5M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $504,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $163,800 |
| Photography | 2025 | $88,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $18,125 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $17,500 |

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 Lloyd Wright worth?

Across 930 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Lloyd Wright work is $5,000. The median Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture sells for $6,875 across 67 lots. The median Frank Lloyd Wright print sells for $1,300 across 55 lots. The median Frank Lloyd Wright work on paper sells for $5,040 across 50 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Lloyd Wright sculptures typically sell for $3,663–$11,625 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Lloyd Wright prints typically sell for $674–$1,710 (the middle half of 44 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 Lloyd Wright sculpture?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture is $6,875.

### What is Frank Lloyd Wright's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture is $7,492,000.

### What is the average price of a Frank Lloyd Wright print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Lloyd Wright print is $1,300. 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 Lloyd Wright's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Lloyd Wright print is $20,160.

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

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Lloyd Wright work on paper is $5,040.

### What is Frank Lloyd Wright's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Lloyd Wright work on paper is $163,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Lloyd Wright sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Lloyd Wright print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lloyd Wright's auction record?

Frank Lloyd Wright's auction record is $7,492,000, set in 2025.

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