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# Frederick Cuming (1930–2022)

## What is Frederick Cuming’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Frederick Cuming at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,138 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,078–$5,627, n=7). The auction record is $13,981 for The Lagoon, Venice (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lagoon, Venice, 1930 | Painting | $13,981 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Setting Sun Across the Bay, 1930 | Painting | $11,936 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Rye Harbour, 1930 | Painting | $9,675 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | View of Fowey, 1930 | Painting | $9,346 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Studio, Late Evening, 1930 | Painting | $8,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 6 | Prunus, Spring Evening, 1930 | Painting | $7,452 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Sunny Morning, St Michael's Mount, 1930 | Painting | $7,384 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Mud Flats, Chatham, 1930 | Oil paint | $7,380 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Setting Sun Across the Bay, 1930 | Painting | $6,457 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Sunset on the Venetian Lagoon, 1930 | Painting | $6,402 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $3,260 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $4,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $2,448 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Cuming is a British (modern) artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,094. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick Cuming sold in 2026 for $5,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Cuming work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Cuming work is $3,094.

The median Frederick Cuming painting sells for $3,188 across 74 lots.

The median Frederick Cuming print sells for $166 across 1 lots.

The median Frederick Cuming work on paper sells for $229 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Cuming paintings typically sell for $1,769–$3,312 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Cuming paintings typically sell for $3,459–$6,687 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $166 | $166 | 50% | 2023-10-03 |
| Paintings | 90 | $3,188‡ | $13,981 | 82.2% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $229 | $229 | — | 2022-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,806 | $13,981 | — | 2025-03-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Frederick Cuming's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $166 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $3,188, record $13,981. A typical Frederick Cuming painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $10,806.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,769–$3,312‡ | $2,463‡ | $6,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $3,459–$6,687 | $4,830 | $13,981 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $13,981 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $166 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Frederick Cuming worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Cuming work is $3,094. The median Frederick Cuming painting sells for $3,188 across 74 lots. The median Frederick Cuming print sells for $166 across 1 lots. The median Frederick Cuming work on paper sells for $229 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Cuming paintings typically sell for $1,769–$3,312 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Cuming paintings typically sell for $3,459–$6,687 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Frederick Cuming painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Cuming painting is $3,188. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Cuming's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Cuming painting is $13,981.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick Cuming painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Cuming painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,463, 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 medium Frederick Cuming painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Cuming painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,830, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frederick Cuming's auction record?

Frederick Cuming's auction record is $13,981, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frederick Cuming auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-cuming (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.