Frank Milby (1933–2023)
Frank Milby is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Milby is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Milby work is $500.
The median Frank Milby painting sells for $600 across 16 lots.
The median Frank Milby work on paper sells for $325 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $600‡ | $2,300‡ | 76.2% | 2025-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $325‡ | $750‡ | — | 2025-05-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $400–$750‡ | $500‡ | $1,200‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $425–$1,150‡ | $700‡ | $2,300‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $2,300‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $750‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $325‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Milby worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Milby work is $500. The median Frank Milby painting sells for $600 across 16 lots. The median Frank Milby work on paper sells for $325 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Frank Milby painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Milby painting is $600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Milby's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Milby painting is $2,300. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Frank Milby painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Milby painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Milby's auction record?
Frank Milby's auction record is $2,300, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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