> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-sandback · updated 2026-11-01

# Fred Sandback (1943–2003)

Fred Sandback is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,219. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fred Sandback sold in 2019 for $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Sandback work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Sandback work is $3,219.

The median Fred Sandback print sells for $2,634 across 11 lots.

The median Fred Sandback work on paper sells for $7,226 across 4 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 | 11 | $2,634‡ | $8,781 | — | 2020-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,226 | $20,886 | — | 2019-03-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $284,884 | $345,035 | — | 2014-02-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,625–$7,884‡ | $4,244‡ | $8,781 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $20,886 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,781 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,781 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,201 |

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 Sandback worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Sandback work is $3,219. The median Fred Sandback print sells for $2,634 across 11 lots. The median Fred Sandback work on paper sells for $7,226 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fred Sandback print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Sandback print is $2,634. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fred Sandback's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Sandback print is $8,781.

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

Fred Sandback's auction record is $345,035, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Sandback auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-sandback (updated 2026-11-01).

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.