> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-schoonover · updated 2026-11-02

# Frank Schoonover (1877–1972)

Frank Schoonover is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $10,200. 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 Schoonover sold in 2026 for $51,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frank Schoonover work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Schoonover work is $10,200.

The median Frank Schoonover painting sells for $10,710 across 17 lots.

The median Frank Schoonover work on paper sells for $1,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $10,710‡ | $96,800 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,300† | $1,400† | — | 2024-03-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $8,348–$19,845‡ | $10,200‡ | $86,250‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $96,800 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $86,250‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,200† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Frank Schoonover worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Schoonover work is $10,200. The median Frank Schoonover painting sells for $10,710 across 17 lots. The median Frank Schoonover work on paper sells for $1,300 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 Schoonover painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Schoonover painting is $10,710. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frank Schoonover's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Schoonover painting is $96,800.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Schoonover painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Frank Schoonover's auction record is $96,800, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frank Schoonover auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-schoonover (updated 2026-11-02).

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.