Frederick Childe Hassam (1859–1935)
Frederick Childe Hassam is an American artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,900. 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 Childe Hassam sold in 2025 for $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Childe Hassam work is $1,900.
The median Frederick Childe Hassam print sells for $1,800 across 139 lots.
The median Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper sells for $24,675 across 15 lots.
The median Frederick Childe Hassam painting sells for $72,500 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Childe Hassam prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,173 (the middle half of 120 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 | 177 | $1,800‡ | $20,400 | 78.5% | 2025-04-29 |
| Paintings | 3 | $72,500† | $80,000† | 66.7% | 2022-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $24,675‡ | $56,250 | 75% | 2025-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $56,250† | $350,000 | — | 2022-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frederick Childe Hassam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (177 lots) median $1,800 with 78.5% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $72,500, record $80,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $80,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Frederick Childe Hassam painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $56,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 120 | $1,100–$3,173‡ | $1,800‡ | $20,400 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $15,938–$30,488 | $21,738 | $40,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $80,000† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $65,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $47,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $20,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $16,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Childe Hassam worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Childe Hassam work is $1,900. The median Frederick Childe Hassam print sells for $1,800 across 139 lots. The median Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper sells for $24,675 across 15 lots. The median Frederick Childe Hassam painting sells for $72,500 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Childe Hassam prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,173 (the middle half of 120 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 Childe Hassam print?
Based on 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Childe Hassam print is $1,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Childe Hassam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Childe Hassam print is $20,400.
What is the average price of a Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper is $24,675. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Childe Hassam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper is $56,250.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Childe Hassam print?
Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Childe Hassam print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Childe Hassam work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frederick Childe Hassam's auction record?
Frederick Childe Hassam's auction record is $350,000, set in 2018.
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