Frederic Bates (1918–2009)
Frederic Bates is an Australia artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $88. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederic Bates sold in 2024 for $130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederic Bates on OpeningBid →What is a Frederic Bates work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Bates work is $88.
The median Frederic Bates work on paper sells for $83 across 8 lots.
The median Frederic Bates painting sells for $207 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $207† | $340† | 62.5% | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $83† | $130 | 61.5% | 2026-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $169–$270† | $207† | $423 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $423 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $270 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $130 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $116 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederic Bates worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Bates work is $88. The median Frederic Bates work on paper sells for $83 across 8 lots. The median Frederic Bates painting sells for $207 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Frederic Bates work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic Bates work on paper is $83. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederic Bates's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic Bates work on paper is $130.
What is Frederic Bates's auction record?
Frederic Bates's auction record is $340, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $340 (buyer's premium not included).
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