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# Frederick Arthur Jessup (1920–2007)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Frederick Arthur Jessup at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $77–$996, n=5). The auction record is $2,476 for Frederick Arthur Jessup (1920-2007)The Faience JugSigned FAJESSUP (lower left)Oil on canvas61.4 (2023, Woolley and Wallis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Arthur Jessup (1920-2007)The Faience JugSigned FAJESSUP (lower left)Oil on canvas61.4 | Oil on canvas | $2,476 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Golden Glass | Oil on canvas | $1,402 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Women by the Sea | Oil on canvas | $996 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Still Life with Flowers | Oil on canvas | $600 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Blue & White Candelabra | Ink | $143 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Interior Still Life | Mixed media | $96 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2015 |
| 7 | Rue de village, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $77 | Thierry de Maigret | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Crochet | Oil on canvas | $5 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $798 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Arthur Jessup is an Australia artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $891. 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 Jessup sold in 2026 for $1,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Arthur Jessup work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Arthur Jessup work is $891.

The median Frederick Arthur Jessup painting sells for $1,088 across 11 lots.

The median Frederick Arthur Jessup work on paper sells for $155 across 2 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 | 16 | $1,088† | $2,564† | 68.8% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $155† | $167† | 66.7% | 2026-04-15 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,065–$1,362† | $1,319† | $2,564† |

† 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 | 2021 | $2,564† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $167† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $143 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Jessup worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Arthur Jessup work is $891. The median Frederick Arthur Jessup painting sells for $1,088 across 11 lots. The median Frederick Arthur Jessup work on paper sells for $155 across 2 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 Jessup painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Arthur Jessup painting is $1,088. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick Arthur Jessup's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Arthur Jessup painting is $2,564. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,564 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Frederick Arthur Jessup's auction record?

Frederick Arthur Jessup's auction record is $2,564, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,564 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.