Frank Stella (1936–2024)
Frank Stella is an American artist with 458 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $9,997. 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 Stella sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $14,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Stella on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Stella work worth?
Across 423 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Stella work is $9,997.
The median Frank Stella print sells for $8,908 across 339 lots.
The median Frank Stella painting sells for $570,036 across 26 lots.
The median Frank Stella work on paper sells for $62,776 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $4,308–$13,332 (the middle half of 188 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $7,650–$23,987 (the middle half of 89 sold 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 | 350 | $8,908†‡ | $119,525 | 96.9% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 26 | $570,036 | $8.1M | — | 2026-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $62,776 | $808,704 | 94.1% | 2016-05-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $92,959 | $948,699 | — | 2014-03-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $51,731 | $51,731 | — | 2007-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $498,691‡ | $8.1M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Stella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (350 lots) median $8,908 with 96.9% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $570,036, record $8,077,200. A typical Frank Stella painting sells for around 64× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $498,691.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,748–$4,210‡ | $2,545‡ | $14,874 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 188 | $4,308–$13,332†‡ | $8,602†‡ | $70,589 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 89 | $7,650–$23,987†‡ | $11,952†‡ | $106,932 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $72,102–$566,431 | $230,307 | $1.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $579,450–$2.1M | $1.4M | $8.1M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $19,490–$48,776 | $32,996 | $67,603 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $103,275–$293,840 | $231,356 | $808,704 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $75,935–$307,333 | $124,258 | $948,699 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $8.1M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $948,699 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $808,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $498,691 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $357,611 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $119,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $106,932 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Stella worth?
Across 423 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Stella work is $9,997. The median Frank Stella print sells for $8,908 across 339 lots. The median Frank Stella painting sells for $570,036 across 26 lots. The median Frank Stella work on paper sells for $62,776 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $4,308–$13,332 (the middle half of 188 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $7,650–$23,987 (the middle half of 89 sold 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 Stella print?
Based on 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella print is $8,908. 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 Stella's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Stella print is $119,525.
What is the average price of a Frank Stella painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella painting is $570,036.
What is Frank Stella's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Stella painting is $8,077,200.
What is the average price of a Frank Stella work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella work on paper is $62,776.
What is Frank Stella's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Stella work on paper is $808,704.
What is the average price of a medium Frank Stella print?
Based on 188 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Stella print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,602, 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 the average price of a large Frank Stella print?
Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frank Stella print (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,952, 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 Stella's auction record?
Frank Stella's auction record is $8,077,200, set in 2020.
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