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# Frank Montague Moore (1877–1967)

## What is Frank Montague Moore’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Frank Montague Moore at 4 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,913 including buyer’s premium (middle half $889–$2,623, n=6). The auction record is $6,000 for Frank Montague Moore (1877-1967 Carmel, CA) (2014, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Montague Moore (1877-1967 Carmel, CA) | Oil on board | $6,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Blooming wildflowers in a coastal scene | Oil on Masonite | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Eucalyptus landscape at dusk | Oil on board | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | May Day, Big Sur Coast, 1877 | Painting | $2,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Santa Barbara Mission | Oil on board | $2,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Frank Montague Moore (1877-1967 Carmel, CA) | Oil on masonite | $2,082 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | Frank Montague Moore (1877-1967 Carmel, CA) signed | Oil on masonite | $1,955 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | Dogwood on Hudson, 1877 | Oil on Masonite | $1,920 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Oak tree in a California Landscape | Oil on Masonite | $1,905 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | California wildflowers, 1877 | Painting | $1,875 | Bonhams | Jan 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,438 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,890 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Montague Moore is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,905.

A work by Frank Montague Moore sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Montague Moore work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Montague Moore work is $1,905.

The median Frank Montague Moore painting sells for $1,905 across 17 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,905 | $6,000 | 68% | 2026-04-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $561–$2,050 | $1,890 | $3,630 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,630 |

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 Montague Moore worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Montague Moore work is $1,905. The median Frank Montague Moore painting sells for $1,905 across 17 lots.

### What is the average price of a Frank Montague Moore painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Montague Moore painting is $1,905.

### What is Frank Montague Moore's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Montague Moore painting is $6,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Frank Montague Moore painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Montague Moore painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frank Montague Moore's auction record?

Frank Montague Moore's auction record is $6,000, set in 2014.

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