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# Fred Grayson Sayre (1879–1938)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Fred Grayson Sayre at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,969 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,255–$9,366, n=10). The auction record is $25,850 for Verbena Clad Dunes (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbena Clad Dunes, 1879 | Oil paint | $25,850 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 2 | Verbena Time on the Desert | Oil on canvas | $20,320 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Fred Grayson Sayre (1879-1939 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas | $10,200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Arizona Trails | Oil on canvas | $10,160 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Sunlit Peaks | Oil on canvas | $10,160 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Fred Grayson Sayre (1879-1939 Glendale, CA) | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Fred Grayson Sayre (1879-1939 Glendale, CA): | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $8,625 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | I Will Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Hills, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $6,985 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Mt. San Jacinto | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $6,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 10 | Fred Grayson Sayre (1879-1939 Glendale, CA) San | — | $6,325 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $3,025 |
| Other | 5 | $1,725 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,140 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $3,025 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,080 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Grayson Sayre is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,250.

A work by Fred Grayson Sayre sold in 2026 for $2,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Grayson Sayre work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Grayson Sayre work is $2,250.

The median Fred Grayson Sayre painting sells for $2,875 across 31 lots.

The median Fred Grayson Sayre work on paper sells for $1,140 across 7 lots.

The median Fred Grayson Sayre print sells for $300 across 3 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 | 3 | $300 | $487 | — | 2024-01-23 |
| Paintings | 45 | $2,875 | $25,850 | 68.9% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,140 | $2,250 | 87.5% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,320 | $25,850 | — | 2025-11-18 |

Fred Grayson Sayre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $300. Paintings (45 lots) median $2,875, record $25,850. A typical Fred Grayson Sayre painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,320.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $762–$1,594 | $1,150 | $1,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,062–$5,888 | $3,025 | $25,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,985–$10,160 | $9,200 | $20,320 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $960–$1,968 | $1,110 | $2,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $25,850 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $20,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,244 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $487 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $300 |

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 Grayson Sayre worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Grayson Sayre work is $2,250. The median Fred Grayson Sayre painting sells for $2,875 across 31 lots. The median Fred Grayson Sayre work on paper sells for $1,140 across 7 lots. The median Fred Grayson Sayre print sells for $300 across 3 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 Fred Grayson Sayre painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Grayson Sayre painting is $2,875.

### What is Fred Grayson Sayre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Grayson Sayre painting is $25,850.

### What is the average price of a medium Fred Grayson Sayre painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fred Grayson Sayre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Fred Grayson Sayre's auction record?

Fred Grayson Sayre's auction record is $25,850, set in 2000.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.