> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-page · updated 2026-11-02

# Fred Page (1908–1984)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Fred Page at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $292–$4,728, n=15). The auction record is $7,978 for Figures Blowing Bubbles (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures Blowing Bubbles, 1968 | Oil on board | $7,978 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | The Ethelredas, 1972 | Polymer on canvas laid down on board | $5,617 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Carousel with Figures | Gouache on board | $5,403 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Little Streams Have Many Fords, 1978 | Acrylic on canvas laid down on board | $5,403 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | South End, 1967 | Acrylic on masonite board | $5,403 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Figures by Derelict Buildings, 1980 | Oil on board | $4,053 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Street Scene, 1967 | Oil on board | $3,938 | Strauss and Co | May 2025 |
| 8 | An Eclipse of Moths, 1965 | Oil on board | $3,796 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Where is the String, Then?, 1977 | Acrylic on paper | $3,043 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Bed in a Landscape, 1967 | Oil on board | $2,350 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,053 |
| Other | 6 | $329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,053 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $328 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Page is a South African artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,350.

A work by Fred Page sold in 2026 for $5,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Page work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Page work is $2,350.

The median Fred Page painting sells for $4,053 across 19 lots.

The median Fred Page work on paper sells for $295 across 12 lots.

The median Fred Page print sells for $369 across 9 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 | 10 | $369 | $477 | 90% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 19 | $4,053 | $7,978 | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $295 | $328 | 92.3% | 2025-07-15 |

Fred Page's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $369 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $4,053, record $7,978. A typical Fred Page painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,419–$5,403 | $4,053 | $7,978 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,978 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $994 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $477 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $369 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $328 |

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 Page worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Page work is $2,350. The median Fred Page painting sells for $4,053 across 19 lots. The median Fred Page work on paper sells for $295 across 12 lots. The median Fred Page print sells for $369 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Fred Page painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Page painting is $4,053.

### What is Fred Page's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Page painting is $7,978.

### What is the average price of a Fred Page work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Page work on paper is $295.

### What is Fred Page's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Page work on paper is $328.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fred Page painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Fred Page's auction record is $7,978, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Page auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-page (updated 2026-11-02).

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.