Frank Short (1857–1945)
Frank Short is a British (modern) artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $324. 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 Short sold in 2021 for $559, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Short on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Short work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Short work is $324.
The median Frank Short print sells for $385 across 16 lots.
The median Frank Short work on paper sells for $126 across 3 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 | 23 | $385†‡ | $3,600 | 69.6% | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $126†‡ | $559 | 75% | 2022-04-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $120–$965†‡ | $499†‡ | $3,600 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $559 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $126† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Short worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Short work is $324. The median Frank Short print sells for $385 across 16 lots. The median Frank Short work on paper sells for $126 across 3 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 Short print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Short print is $385. 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 Short's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Short print is $3,600.
What is the average price of a small Frank Short print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Short print (small (under 50 cm)) is $499, 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 Frank Short's auction record?
Frank Short's auction record is $3,600, set in 2010.
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