Frank Lobdell (1921–2013)
What is Frank Lobdell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Frank Lobdell at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $425 including buyer’s premium (middle half $350–$2,767, n=9). The auction record is $134,500 for Dark Presence III (yellow) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Presence III (yellow) | — | $134,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | 19 Feb. 48, 1948, 1921 | Painting | $60,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1948 | Painting | $27,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1959 | Painting | $19,125 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | November 1953, 1953 | Painting | $18,900 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Reclining woman | Ink and wash on paper | $7,800 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | April, 1984 | Painting | $5,544 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Mist, 1958 | Ink on paper | $4,375 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled (Drawing), 1958, 1958 | Mixed media, collage | $2,767 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1921 | Crayon and ink on sketchbook paper | $2,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,125 |
| Other | 5 | $2,000 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,875 |
| Prints | 8 | $463 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,509 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Frank Lobdell is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,764. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Lobdell sold in 2025 for $5,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Lobdell work is $1,764.
The median Frank Lobdell work on paper sells for $1,938 across 16 lots.
The median Frank Lobdell print sells for $388 across 6 lots.
The median Frank Lobdell painting sells for $19,012 across 6 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $388 | $750 | 66.7% | 2026-05-15 |
| Paintings | 6 | $19,012 | $60,000 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,938 | $4,375 | 80% | 2025-05-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | — | 2022-03-25 |
Frank Lobdell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $388 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $19,012, record $60,000. A typical Frank Lobdell painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $350–$425 | $350 | $750 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,450–$2,250 | $1,938 | $4,375 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $60,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,500 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,125 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Lobdell worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Lobdell work is $1,764. The median Frank Lobdell work on paper sells for $1,938 across 16 lots. The median Frank Lobdell print sells for $388 across 6 lots. The median Frank Lobdell painting sells for $19,012 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Frank Lobdell work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Lobdell work on paper is $1,938.
What is Frank Lobdell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Lobdell work on paper is $4,375.
What is the average price of a small Frank Lobdell work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Lobdell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frank Lobdell's auction record?
Frank Lobdell's auction record is $134,500, set in 2008.
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