Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874–1939)
What is Frederick Carl Frieseke’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Frederick Carl Frieseke at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,000–$38,100, n=9). The auction record is $2,407,500 for The Garden (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Garden, 1913 | Oil paint | $2,407,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | The Garden Pool, 1874 | Oil paint | $2,368,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Foxgloves, 1912 | Oil paint | $2,210,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 4 | White Lilies, 1911 | Oil paint | $1,143,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | The Parrots, 1910 | Oil paint | $990,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Cherry Blossoms, 1874 | Oil paint | $989,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Yellow Tulips, 1874 | Oil paint | $882,500 | Christie's | Dec 1998 |
| 8 | The Garden Path, 1874 | Oil paint | $867,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 9 | The Kitchen Door, 1911 | Oil paint | $769,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 10 | The Lattice Gate, 1874 | Oil paint | $492,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $123,750 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,430 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $170,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $8,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Carl Frieseke is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $54,575. 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 Carl Frieseke sold in 2026 for $165,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Carl Frieseke work is $54,575.
The median Frederick Carl Frieseke painting sells for $123,750 across 58 lots.
The median Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper sells for $3,038 across 14 lots.
The median Frederick Carl Frieseke print sells for $250 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Carl Frieseke paintings typically sell for $44,100–$365,900 (the middle half of 45 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 | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2020-06-18 |
| Paintings | 65 | $123,750†‡ | $2.4M | 89.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,038†‡ | $25,200 | 93.3% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $310,500 | $2.4M | — | 2026-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frederick Carl Frieseke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $250. Paintings (65 lots) median $123,750, record $2,407,500. A typical Frederick Carl Frieseke painting sells for around 495× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $310,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $20,312–$40,250‡ | $31,350‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $44,100–$365,900† | $170,000† | $2.4M |
† 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) | 11 | $1,312–$3,680‡ | $3,028‡ | $22,860 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $22,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Carl Frieseke worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Carl Frieseke work is $54,575. The median Frederick Carl Frieseke painting sells for $123,750 across 58 lots. The median Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper sells for $3,038 across 14 lots. The median Frederick Carl Frieseke print sells for $250 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Carl Frieseke paintings typically sell for $44,100–$365,900 (the middle half of 45 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 Carl Frieseke painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Carl Frieseke painting is $123,750. 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 Carl Frieseke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Carl Frieseke painting is $2,407,500.
What is the average price of a Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper is $3,038. 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 Carl Frieseke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper is $25,200.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Carl Frieseke painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Carl Frieseke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $170,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Carl Frieseke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Carl Frieseke's auction record?
Frederick Carl Frieseke's auction record is $2,407,500, set in 2016.
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