Fred McDarrah (1926–2007)
Fred McDarrah is an artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,400. 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 Fred McDarrah sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $1,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fred McDarrah on OpeningBid →What is a Fred McDarrah work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred McDarrah work is $1,400.
The median Fred McDarrah photograph sells for $1,400 across 13 lots.
The median Fred McDarrah print sells for $476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $476 | $476 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 20 | $1,400†‡ | $2,640 | 65% | 2025-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,098–$2,000†‡ | $1,415†‡ | $2,640 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $2,640 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $476 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fred McDarrah worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred McDarrah work is $1,400. The median Fred McDarrah photograph sells for $1,400 across 13 lots. The median Fred McDarrah print sells for $476 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 the average price of a Fred McDarrah photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred McDarrah photograph is $1,400. 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 Fred McDarrah's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred McDarrah photograph is $2,640.
What is the average price of a small Fred McDarrah photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred McDarrah photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,415, 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 Fred McDarrah's auction record?
Fred McDarrah's auction record is $2,640, set in 2009.
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