Fred Mitchell (1923–2013)
Fred Mitchell is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fred Mitchell sold in 2024 for $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fred Mitchell on OpeningBid →What is a Fred Mitchell work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Mitchell work is $3,000.
The median Fred Mitchell painting sells for $3,000 across 7 lots.
The median Fred Mitchell work on paper sells for $440 across 3 lots.
The median Fred Mitchell print sells for $119 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $119‡ | $119‡ | — | 2004-03-02 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,000 | $20,400 | 87.5% | 2024-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $440 | $720 | 50% | 2024-01-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fred Mitchell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $119. Paintings (8 lots) median $3,000, record $20,400. A typical Fred Mitchell painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$4,000 | $2,640 | $20,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $20,400 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $720 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $440 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $119‡ |
‡ 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 Fred Mitchell worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Mitchell work is $3,000. The median Fred Mitchell painting sells for $3,000 across 7 lots. The median Fred Mitchell work on paper sells for $440 across 3 lots. The median Fred Mitchell print sells for $119 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fred Mitchell's auction record?
Fred Mitchell's auction record is $20,400, set in 2023.
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