Frank Spears (1906–1991)
Frank Spears is a South African artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $636. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Spears sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $636 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Spears on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Spears work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Spears work is $636.
The median Frank Spears painting sells for $362 across 30 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $362† | $4,896 | 85.7% | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $175–$430† | $246† | $636† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $292–$1,614† | $1,462† | $4,896 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,896 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,713 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Spears worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Spears work is $636. The median Frank Spears painting sells for $362 across 30 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frank Spears painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Spears painting is $362. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Spears's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Spears painting is $4,896.
What is Frank Spears's auction record?
Frank Spears's auction record is $4,896, set in 2011.
See the full Frank Spears record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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