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# Fred Freeman (1907–1988)

## What is Fred Freeman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Fred Freeman at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,940 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,320–$27,940, n=5). The auction record is $63,500 for A PORTION OF THE WHEEL-SHAPED SPACE STATION IN CUTAWAY (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PORTION OF THE WHEEL-SHAPED SPACE STATION IN CUTAWAY, 1952 | Paint on board | $63,500 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | CAN WE GET TO MARS?, 1954 | Original illustration art plus working schematics | $27,940 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | CUTAWAY OF THE INTERIOR OF UNDERGROUND LUNAR BASE HABITATION AND LABORATORY STRUCTURES, 1952 | Paint on board | $27,940 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | INSIDE THE 'BABY' SPACE STATION, 1953 | Paint on board | $20,320 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | MAN'S SURVIVAL IN SPACE: TESTING THE MEN, 1953 | Original illustration art and annotated, working schematics | $11,430 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Freeman is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $27,940.

A work by Fred Freeman sold in 2025 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Freeman work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Freeman work is $27,940.

The median Fred Freeman painting sells for $24,130 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $24,130 | $27,940 | — | 2025-12-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |

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 Fred Freeman worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Freeman work is $27,940. The median Fred Freeman painting sells for $24,130 across 2 lots.

### What is Fred Freeman's auction record?

Fred Freeman's auction record is $63,500, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.