Frederick Calvert (1775–1855)
Frederick Calvert is an Irish artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,454. 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 Calvert sold in 2026 for $1,768, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Frederick Calvert work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-03). Follow Frederick Calvert free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Frederick Calvert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frederick Calvert on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Calvert work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Calvert work is $1,454.
The median Frederick Calvert painting sells for $977 across 16 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 | 28 | $977†‡ | $9,934 | 57.1% | 2026-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $448–$1,189†‡ | $483†‡ | $3,025‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $875–$5,984‡ | $2,607‡ | $9,934 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $9,934 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,643 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Calvert worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Calvert work is $1,454. The median Frederick Calvert painting sells for $977 across 16 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 Calvert painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Calvert painting is $977. 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 Calvert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Calvert painting is $9,934.
What is Frederick Calvert's auction record?
Frederick Calvert's auction record is $9,934, set in 2009.
See the full Frederick Calvert record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frederick Calvert on OpeningBid →