Frank W. Handlen (b. 1916)
Frank W. Handlen is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $650. 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 W. Handlen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank W. Handlen on OpeningBid →What is a Frank W. Handlen work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank W. Handlen work is $650.
The median Frank W. Handlen painting sells for $675 across 4 lots.
The median Frank W. Handlen work on paper sells for $80 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $675†‡ | $800‡ | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $80‡ | $80‡ | 50% | 2018-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $800‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $700† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $80‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank W. Handlen worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank W. Handlen work is $650. The median Frank W. Handlen painting sells for $675 across 4 lots. The median Frank W. Handlen work on paper sells for $80 across 1 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 Frank W. Handlen's auction record?
Frank W. Handlen's auction record is $800, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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