Frederick Childs (1908–1978)
Frederick Childs is an artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $32. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Childs sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $80 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Childs on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Childs work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Childs work is $32.
The median Frederick Childs painting sells for $35 across 36 lots.
The median Frederick Childs work on paper sells for $12 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Childs paintings typically sell for $25–$50 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $35† | $200† | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $12† | $25† | — | 2023-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $34–$45† | $45† | $45† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $25–$50† | $35† | $200† |
† 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 | 2023 | $200† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $90† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15† |
† 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 Childs worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Childs work is $32. The median Frederick Childs painting sells for $35 across 36 lots. The median Frederick Childs work on paper sells for $12 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Childs paintings typically sell for $25–$50 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frederick Childs painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Childs painting is $35. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Childs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Childs painting is $200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Childs painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Childs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Childs's auction record?
Frederick Childs's auction record is $200, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included).
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