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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.