Frank Nelson Ashley (1920–2007)
What is Frank Nelson Ashley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Frank Nelson Ashley at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $313 including buyer’s premium (middle half $131–$1,163, n=8). The auction record is $4,250 for Carney's Place (2025, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carney's Place | Oil on masonite | $4,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Newmarket Paddock | Oil on board | $3,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Jockeys Before the Race | Watercolor | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2024 |
| 4 | Jockeys atop horses in a walking ring | Watercolor on Arches paper | $650 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Three Sax; Two Trombone, 1963 | Oil on masonite | $550 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Jockeys Dressing, 1960 | Oil on board | $400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Boxer | Watercolor | $225 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Two Exercise Boys and Frisky Horse, 1962 | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $158 | John Moran Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Interior Scene Study with Figures | Watercolor | $50 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Nude Study | Pastel on paper | $50 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $192 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $650 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Frank Nelson Ashley is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $675. 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 Nelson Ashley is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,100; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Nelson Ashley on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Nelson Ashley work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Nelson Ashley work is $675.
The median Frank Nelson Ashley painting sells for $900 across 8 lots.
The median Frank Nelson Ashley work on paper sells for $192 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $900† | $4,250 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $192 | $700 | — | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $612–$2,462† | $825† | $4,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $700 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $650 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Nelson Ashley worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Nelson Ashley work is $675. The median Frank Nelson Ashley painting sells for $900 across 8 lots. The median Frank Nelson Ashley work on paper sells for $192 across 6 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 Frank Nelson Ashley's auction record?
Frank Nelson Ashley's auction record is $4,250, set in 2025.
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