Frank Paton (1856–1909)
Frank Paton is a British (modern) artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $490. 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 Paton sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Paton on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Paton work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Paton work is $490.
The median Frank Paton print sells for $138 across 26 lots.
The median Frank Paton painting sells for $1,300 across 25 lots.
The median Frank Paton work on paper sells for $499 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $138†‡ | $482 | 59.1% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,300†‡ | $17,500 | 80.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $499†‡ | $3,328 | 70.6% | 2025-03-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $87† | $87† | — | 2025-01-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,664‡ | $17,500 | — | 2019-08-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Paton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $138 with 59.1% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,300, record $17,500. A typical Frank Paton painting sells for around 9.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,664.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $60–$274† | $166† | $482 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $413–$1,682†‡ | $926†‡ | $2,218 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,300–$3,011†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $17,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $378–$539†‡ | $499†‡ | $729† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2010 | $17,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,390 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $482 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $277 |
| Photography | 2025 | $87† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Paton worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Paton work is $490. The median Frank Paton print sells for $138 across 26 lots. The median Frank Paton painting sells for $1,300 across 25 lots. The median Frank Paton work on paper sells for $499 across 12 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 the average price of a Frank Paton print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Paton print is $138. 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 Paton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Paton print is $482.
What is the average price of a Frank Paton painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Paton painting is $1,300. 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 Paton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Paton painting is $17,500.
What is the average price of a Frank Paton work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Paton work on paper is $499. 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 Paton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Paton work on paper is $3,328.
What is the average price of a small Frank Paton painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Paton painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Frank Paton print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Paton print (small (under 50 cm)) is $166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Paton's auction record?
Frank Paton's auction record is $17,500, set in 2010.
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