Frederick Douglass (1817–1895)
Frederick Douglass is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Douglass sold in 2022 for $7,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Douglass on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Douglass work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Douglass work is $2,400.
The median Frederick Douglass print sells for $2,498 across 6 lots.
The median Frederick Douglass photograph sells for $2,850 across 6 lots.
The median Frederick Douglass sculpture sells for $12,500 across 3 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 | 6 | $2,498 | $11,000 | — | 2019-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | — | 2003-02-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $12,500 | $12,500 | — | 2014-03-27 |
| Photography | 6 | $2,850 | $20,900 | — | 2016-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,325 | $31,200 | — | 2022-03-24 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1993 | $20,900 |
| Photography | 2010 | $15,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $12,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $11,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Douglass worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Douglass work is $2,400. The median Frederick Douglass print sells for $2,498 across 6 lots. The median Frederick Douglass photograph sells for $2,850 across 6 lots. The median Frederick Douglass sculpture sells for $12,500 across 3 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 Frederick Douglass's auction record?
Frederick Douglass's auction record is $31,200, set in 2013.
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