Frederic Whitaker (1891–1980)
Frederic Whitaker is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $200. 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 Whitaker sold in 2025 for $231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Whitaker work is $200.
The median Frederic Whitaker work on paper sells for $200 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 21 | $200†‡ | $2,750 | 85.7% | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $120–$120‡ | $120‡ | $750‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $200–$375†‡ | $222†‡ | $2,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2003 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $750‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederic Whitaker worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederic Whitaker work is $200. The median Frederic Whitaker work on paper sells for $200 across 18 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 Whitaker work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederic Whitaker work on paper is $200. 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 Frederic Whitaker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederic Whitaker work on paper is $2,750.
What is the average price of a medium Frederic Whitaker work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederic Whitaker work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Frederic Whitaker's auction record?
Frederic Whitaker's auction record is $2,750, set in 2003.
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