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# Frank Romero (b. 1941)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Frank Romero at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $595–$2,567, n=6). The auction record is $7,650 for Dona Sebastiana (Angel of Death) (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dona Sebastiana (Angel of Death), 1941 | Aluminum | $7,650 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Green Hudson, 1941 | Painting | $5,100 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Muscle Car, 1941 | Neon | $3,750 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Palm Tree, 1990 | Wood | $3,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Horse), 1993 | Acrylic on paper | $2,660 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Wire Snips, 1965 | Sketches | $1,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2011 |
| 7 | New Follies, 2004 | Acrylic and mixed media on paper | $1,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Closing of Whittier Boulevard, 1990 | Screenprint | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | The Closing of Whittier Boulevard, 1989 | Screenprint | $3,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2020 |
| 3 | The Closing of Whittier Boulevard, 1990 | Screenprint | $2,286 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 10 | $687 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,313 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $693 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Romero is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,105. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frank Romero sold in 2026 for $2,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Romero work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Romero work is $1,105.

The median Frank Romero print sells for $687 across 13 lots.

The median Frank Romero painting sells for $4,425 across 2 lots.

The median Frank Romero work on paper sells for $1,892 across 2 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 | 13 | $687† | $5,080 | — | 2026-01-13 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,425 | $5,100 | 66.7% | 2022-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,892 | $2,660 | 66.7% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,650 | $7,650 | — | 2022-07-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Frank Romero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $687. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,425, record $5,100. A typical Frank Romero painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $487–$687† | $625† | $1,105 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,650 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,080 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,125 |

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 Romero worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Romero work is $1,105. The median Frank Romero print sells for $687 across 13 lots. The median Frank Romero painting sells for $4,425 across 2 lots. The median Frank Romero work on paper sells for $1,892 across 2 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 Romero print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Romero print is $687. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frank Romero's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Romero print is $5,080.

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

Frank Romero's auction record is $7,650, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.