Frank Wright (1860–1923)
Frank Wright is a New Zealand artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $205. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frank Wright sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $616 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frank Wright on OpeningBid →What is a Frank Wright work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Wright work is $205.
The median Frank Wright work on paper sells for $226 across 14 lots.
The median Frank Wright painting sells for $154 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $154† | $185† | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $226† | $3,518† | — | 2025-02-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $81–$208† | $144† | $1,055† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $616–$1,094† | $844† | $3,518† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,518† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,094† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $185† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $123† |
† 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 Wright worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Wright work is $205. The median Frank Wright work on paper sells for $226 across 14 lots. The median Frank Wright painting sells for $154 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frank Wright work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Wright work on paper is $226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frank Wright's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Wright work on paper is $3,518. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,518 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Frank Wright's auction record?
Frank Wright's auction record is $3,518, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,518 (buyer's premium not included).
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