> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-elliott · updated 2026-11-01

# Frederick Elliott (1864–1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Frederick Elliott at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $176–$283, n=6). The auction record is $3,629 for A Commerce Centre of Sydney (2003, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Commerce Centre of Sydney | Watercolour | $3,629 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2003 |
| 2 | Pinchgut (Fort Denison), Sydney Harbour | Watercolour | $893 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Ships at SUnset | Watercolour | $790 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Sydney Harbour | Watercolour | $771 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Ship at Sea) | Watercolour | $440 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Sydney Harbour and Fort Denison | Watercolour | $284 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Ships in the Harbour | Watercolour | $280 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Harbour View | Watercolour | $251 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2017 |
| 9 | Frederick Elliott (Australian 1864-1949) Sydney Harbour Bridge Signed Watercolour 16.5 x 32cm; 6½ | Watercolour | $239 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Clipper | Watercolour | $212 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $251 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $232 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Elliott is an Australia artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $246. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick Elliott sold in 2025 for $284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Elliott work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Elliott work is $246.

The median Frederick Elliott work on paper sells for $270 across 46 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Elliott work on papers typically sell for $164–$455 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 60 | $270† | $3,629 | 76.7% | 2025-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,065† | $3,629 | — | 2024-04-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $164–$455† | $251† | $1,065† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $270–$400† | $310† | $3,629 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,065† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Elliott worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Elliott work is $246. The median Frederick Elliott work on paper sells for $270 across 46 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Elliott work on papers typically sell for $164–$455 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Elliott work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Elliott work on paper is $270. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick Elliott's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Elliott work on paper is $3,629.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick Elliott work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Elliott work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Frederick Elliott's auction record is $2,998, set in 2003. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,998 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Elliott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-elliott (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.