Fred Stein (1909–1967)
Fred Stein is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Fred Stein sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,502 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fred Stein on OpeningBid →What is a Fred Stein work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Stein work is $1,000.
The median Fred Stein photograph sells for $874 across 10 lots.
The median Fred Stein print sells for $2,990 across 1 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 | 1 | $2,990 | $2,990 | — | 1998-04-06 |
| Photography | 16 | $874† | $4,502† | 62.5% | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $660–$1,150† | $747† | $4,502† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $4,502† |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $2,990 |
| Photography | 2001 | $2,530 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fred Stein worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Stein work is $1,000. The median Fred Stein photograph sells for $874 across 10 lots. The median Fred Stein print sells for $2,990 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Fred Stein photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Stein photograph is $874. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fred Stein's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Stein photograph is $4,502. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,502 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Fred Stein's auction record?
Fred Stein's auction record is $4,502, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,502 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Fred Stein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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