> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred · updated 2026-11-03

# Fred (b. 1956)

Fred is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,017. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fred sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,849 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Fred work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Fred on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred?ref=kg:fred) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Fred work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred work is $1,017.

The median Fred sculpture sells for $236 across 2 lots.

The median Fred painting sells for $2,619 across 2 lots.

The median Fred photograph sells for $187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,619 | $4,375 | — | 2017-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $236 | $303 | — | 2026-03-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $187 | $187 | — | 2022-11-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $863 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $303 |
| Photography | 2022 | $187 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $168 |

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 worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred work is $1,017. The median Fred sculpture sells for $236 across 2 lots. The median Fred painting sells for $2,619 across 2 lots. The median Fred photograph sells for $187 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fred's auction record?

Fred's auction record is $24,345, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.