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

# Frank Modell (1917–2016)

Frank Modell is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $357.

A work by Frank Modell sold in 2021 for $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Modell work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Modell work is $357.

The median Frank Modell work on paper sells for $357 across 17 lots.

The median Frank Modell print sells for $357 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $357 | $593 | — | 2021-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $357 | $593 | — | 2021-12-16 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $218–$468 | $357 | $593 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $593 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $593 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $552 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $357 |

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 Modell worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Modell work is $357. The median Frank Modell work on paper sells for $357 across 17 lots. The median Frank Modell print sells for $357 across 3 lots.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Modell work on paper is $357.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Modell work on paper is $593.

### What is the average price of a small Frank Modell work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Modell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frank Modell's auction record?

Frank Modell's auction record is $593, set in 2021.

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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 Modell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-modell (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.