Frederick Buck (1771–1840)
What is Frederick Buck’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Frederick Buck at 10 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $602 including buyer’s premium (middle half $460–$812, n=11). The auction record is $2,214 for Captain Fenton (d. 1820) of the 37th North Hampshire Regiment of Foot (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Fenton (d. 1820) of the 37th North Hampshire Regiment of Foot | On ivory | $2,214 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Portrait of a young man in high collared black coat with black stock; a portrait of a young man with high collared coat with white stock, probably brothers | Watercolour and body colour on ivory | $1,426 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Miniature portrait of a young man in Regency dress with auburn hair | Watercolour and gouache on ivory | $932 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait of an army officer | Watercolour on ivory | $928 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Portrait of an officer, said to be Major George Huey of the 102nd Regiment | Miniature on ivory, oval, in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair verso | $837 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 6 | Miniature portrait of General John Ryan of the 88th Regiment | Watercolour and gouache on ivory | $788 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | STYLE OF FREDERICK BUCK (1771-1840), EARLY 19TH | Watercolour and body colour on ivory | $697 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Portrait miniature of an officer in blue coat with light blue facings and a single gold epaulette, circa 1790 | Watercolour on ivory | $650 | Cheffins Fine Art | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Portrait of a girl in décolleté white silk dress | Watercolour and body colour on ivory | $602 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Miniature portrait of a Officer of the 9th Regiment of Dragoons in uniform | Watercolour and gouache on ivory | $602 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $650 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Buck is an Irish artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $541. 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 Buck sold in 2026 for $928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Buck on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Buck work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Buck work is $541.
The median Frederick Buck work on paper sells for $602 across 18 lots.
The median Frederick Buck print sells for $470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $470‡ | $470‡ | — | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $602† | $1,426 | 94.7% | 2026-07-07 |
† 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) | 18 | $324–$697† | $602† | $1,426 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,426 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $932 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $470‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $470‡ |
‡ 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 Frederick Buck worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Buck work is $541. The median Frederick Buck work on paper sells for $602 across 18 lots. The median Frederick Buck print sells for $470 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 Buck work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Buck work on paper is $602. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Buck's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Buck work on paper is $1,426.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Buck work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Buck work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Buck's auction record?
Frederick Buck's auction record is $2,214, set in 2019.
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