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# Frank Stella (1936–2024)

## What is Frank Stella’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,930 auction results for Frank Stella at 72 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,350–$34,371, n=236). The auction record is $28,082,500 for Point of Pines (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point of Pines, 1959 | Enamel | $28,082,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Honduras Lottery Co., 1962 | Painting | $18,718,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Ifafa I, 1964 | Metallic powder in polymer emulsion on canvas | $15,280,250 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Pratfall, 1962 | Acrylic on canvas | $8,900,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Benjamin Moore Paintings [6 Works], 1961 | Paintings | $8,833,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Itata, 1964 | Metallic powder in polymer emulsion on shaped canvas | $7,068,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Lettre sur les sourds et muets I, 1974 | Painting | $7,062,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Adelante, 1964 | Painting | $7,000,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Abajo, 1964 | Painting | $6,661,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (Concentric Squares), 1974 | Painting | $6,100,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $553,600 |
| Sculpture | 45 | $56,250 |
| Other | 168 | $46,610 |
| Works on paper | 71 | $40,000 |
| Prints | 1,144 | $8,750 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 501 | $26,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 744 | $8,820 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 227 | $4,645 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,930 results from 72 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frank Stella is an American artist with 2,309 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,271. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $36,490; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Frank Stella works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Frank Stella work worth?

Across 1,915 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Stella work is $10,271.

The median Frank Stella print sells for $7,560 across 1,401 lots.

The median Frank Stella painting sells for $635,000 across 126 lots.

The median Frank Stella sculpture sells for $87,500 across 83 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $3,825–$11,875 (the middle half of 749 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $8,625–$23,750 (the middle half of 387 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 | 1,552 | $7,560†‡ | $375,000 | 90.3% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 139 | $635,000 | $28.1M | 90.6% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $35,000†‡ | $1.2M | 89.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 94 | $87,500†‡ | $751,500 | 88.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 241 | $390,000‡ | $28.1M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† 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 (1,552 lots) median $7,560 with 90.3% sell-through. Paintings (139 lots) median $635,000, record $28,082,500. A typical Frank Stella painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 241 lots) the median is $390,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 200 | $2,264–$5,084†‡ | $3,633†‡ | $68,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 749 | $3,825–$11,875†‡ | $6,985†‡ | $324,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 387 | $8,625–$23,750†‡ | $15,240†‡ | $375,000 |

† 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) | 17 | $107,550–$890,500 | $362,500 | $8.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $53,975–$435,372 | $97,000 | $3.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $441,150–$4M | $1.1M | $28.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $15,165–$311,400 | $29,325 | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $22,500–$97,675† | $32,500† | $541,799 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $38,711–$178,800‡ | $91,625‡ | $508,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $19,255–$39,663‡ | $22,761‡ | $50,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $36,442–$75,300†‡ | $52,580†‡ | $215,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $97,600–$373,463‡ | $199,230‡ | $751,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $28.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $751,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $725,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $689,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $375,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $324,500 |

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 Stella worth?

Across 1,915 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Stella work is $10,271. The median Frank Stella print sells for $7,560 across 1,401 lots. The median Frank Stella painting sells for $635,000 across 126 lots. The median Frank Stella sculpture sells for $87,500 across 83 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $3,825–$11,875 (the middle half of 749 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Frank Stella prints typically sell for $8,625–$23,750 (the middle half of 387 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 1,401 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella print is $7,560. 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 $375,000.

### What is the average price of a Frank Stella painting?

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella painting is $635,000.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Stella painting is $28,082,500.

### What is the average price of a Frank Stella sculpture?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Stella sculpture is $87,500. 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 sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Stella sculpture is $751,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Frank Stella print?

Based on 749 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Stella print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,985, 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 387 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Frank Stella print (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,240, 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 $28,082,500, set in 2019.

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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 Stella auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frank-stella (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.