Frank Short (1857–1945)
Frank Short is an English artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $575. 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 2013 for a hammer price of $646 (buyer's premium not included), 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 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Short work is $575.
The median Frank Short print sells for $600 across 25 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 | 37 | $600†‡ | $1,131† | 67.6% | 2025-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 17 | $86–$729†‡ | $275†‡ | $912† |
† 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 | 2013 | $1,131† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $950 |
† 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 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Short work is $575. The median Frank Short print sells for $600 across 25 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 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Short print is $600. 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 $1,131. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,131 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Frank Short print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Short print (small (under 50 cm)) is $275, 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 $950, set in 2002.
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