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# Frederick George Cotman (1850–1920)

Frederick George Cotman is a British (modern) artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $321. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick George Cotman sold in 2025 for $555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick George Cotman work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick George Cotman work is $321.

The median Frederick George Cotman painting sells for $396 across 62 lots.

The median Frederick George Cotman work on paper sells for $190 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick George Cotman paintings typically sell for $192–$584 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick George Cotman work on papers typically sell for $117–$396 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $396†‡ | $2,473‡ | 93.9% | 2025-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $190†‡ | $1,484‡ | 94.1% | 2024-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,982†‡ | $5,369 | — | 2023-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $192–$584†‡ | $309†‡ | $1,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $341–$711†‡ | $435†‡ | $2,473‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $117–$396†‡ | $173†‡ | $972 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $180–$977‡ | $556‡ | $1,484‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2023 | $2,473‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,225† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,484‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $977 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 George Cotman worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick George Cotman work is $321. The median Frederick George Cotman painting sells for $396 across 62 lots. The median Frederick George Cotman work on paper sells for $190 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick George Cotman paintings typically sell for $192–$584 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Frederick George Cotman work on papers typically sell for $117–$396 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 the average price of a Frederick George Cotman painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick George Cotman painting is $396. 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 George Cotman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick George Cotman painting is $2,473. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick George Cotman work on paper is $190. 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 George Cotman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick George Cotman work on paper is $1,484. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick George Cotman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Frederick George Cotman work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick George Cotman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $173, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 George Cotman's auction record?

Frederick George Cotman's auction record is $2,473, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 George Cotman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-george-cotman (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.