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# Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847–1928)

## What is Frederick Arthur Bridgman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 138 auction results for Frederick Arthur Bridgman at 29 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,752 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,535–$48,972, n=6). The auction record is $481,000 for North African Market (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North African Market, 1923 | Oil paint | $481,000 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Chess Players, Biskra, 1847 | Oil paint | $413,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Outside the Mosque, 1847 | Oil paint | $408,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | The favorite, 1847 | Oil on canvas | $365,000 | Bonhams | May 2016 |
| 5 | Two young Algerians, 1847 | Painting | $338,994 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | THE MESSENGER, 1879 | Oil paint | $290,972 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Interieur d'un palais Arabe, 1847 | Oil paint | $290,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | An Afternoon's Amusement | Oil on canvas | $275,916 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, 1889 | Oil on canvas | $259,397 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Women at the Fountain, 1847 | Oil paint | $233,000 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $27,724 |
| Other | 8 | $5,468 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $705 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $56,700 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $34,586 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $5,440 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 138 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Arthur Bridgman is an American artist with 211 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $16,072. 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 Frederick Arthur Bridgman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $21,649; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work is $16,072.

The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting sells for $25,677 across 105 lots.

The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman work on paper sells for $545 across 18 lots.

The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman print sells for $550 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Arthur Bridgman paintings typically sell for $6,911–$96,250 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Arthur Bridgman paintings typically sell for $6,194–$51,282 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $550 | $550 | 50% | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 142 | $25,677†‡ | $481,000 | 73.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $545‡ | $3,482 | 69.2% | 2023-07-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $16,800 | $16,800 | — | 2011-04-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $233,000 | $481,000 | — | 2026-04-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Frederick Arthur Bridgman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $550 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (142 lots) median $25,677, record $481,000. A typical Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $233,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $6,194–$51,282†‡ | $18,779†‡ | $338,994 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $6,911–$96,250†‡ | $33,673†‡ | $453,819 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $46,954–$327,750† | $65,000† | $481,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $274–$1,189‡ | $535‡ | $3,482 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $481,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $453,819 |
| Photography | 2011 | $16,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,482 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,088 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $550 |

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 Frederick Arthur Bridgman worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work is $16,072. The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting sells for $25,677 across 105 lots. The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman work on paper sells for $545 across 18 lots. The median Frederick Arthur Bridgman print sells for $550 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Arthur Bridgman paintings typically sell for $6,911–$96,250 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Arthur Bridgman paintings typically sell for $6,194–$51,282 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting?

Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting is $25,677. 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 Frederick Arthur Bridgman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting is $481,000.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work on paper is $545. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Arthur Bridgman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Arthur Bridgman work on paper is $3,482.

### What is the average price of a medium Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,673, 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 the average price of a small Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Arthur Bridgman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,779, 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 Frederick Arthur Bridgman's auction record?

Frederick Arthur Bridgman's auction record is $481,000, set in 2007.

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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.