Frederick Goodall (1822–1904)
What is Frederick Goodall’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Frederick Goodall at 25 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,167 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,611–$18,000, n=5). The auction record is $130,500 for The Finding of Moses (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Finding of Moses, 1885 | Oil paint | $130,500 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 2 | THE MADRASA | Oil paint | $129,321 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | The Kissar Player, 1822 | Oil paint | $63,362 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Queen Henrietta Maria and her Children, 1822 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | The Palm Grove, 1894 | Oil paint | $57,786 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | A camel in a crowded street, Cairo, 1822 | Painting | $45,338 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Camel in a crowded street, Cairo, 1822 | Painting | $29,607 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | The way from the village - Time of inundation, Egypt, 1822 | Painting | $25,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | The Nubian coffee boy, 1822 | Pencil | $17,576 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $7,637 |
| Other | 7 | $2,365 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,473 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $21,084 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $11,372 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $890 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Goodall is a British (modern) artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,914. 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 Goodall sold in 2026 for $12,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Goodall on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Goodall work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Goodall work is $3,914.
The median Frederick Goodall painting sells for $5,700 across 47 lots.
The median Frederick Goodall work on paper sells for $1,223 across 20 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Goodall paintings typically sell for $2,457–$15,612 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 55 | $5,700†‡ | $130,500 | 85.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $1,223†‡ | $63,362 | 80% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $96,341 | $130,500 | — | 2019-10-22 |
† 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) | 14 | $1,240–$4,521†‡ | $1,663†‡ | $21,154‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,457–$15,612†‡ | $6,266†‡ | $129,321 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $10,718–$33,197‡ | $14,694‡ | $130,500 |
† 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) | 10 | $136–$415†‡ | $266†‡ | $2,365 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,416–$16,454†‡ | $5,638†‡ | $63,362 |
† 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 | 2002 | $130,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $129,321 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $63,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $17,576 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Goodall worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Goodall work is $3,914. The median Frederick Goodall painting sells for $5,700 across 47 lots. The median Frederick Goodall work on paper sells for $1,223 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Goodall paintings typically sell for $2,457–$15,612 (the middle half of 23 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 Goodall painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Goodall painting is $5,700. 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 Goodall's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Goodall painting is $130,500.
What is the average price of a Frederick Goodall work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Goodall work on paper is $1,223. 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 Goodall's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Goodall work on paper is $63,362.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Goodall painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Goodall painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,266, 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 Goodall painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Goodall painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,663, 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 Goodall's auction record?
Frederick Goodall's auction record is $130,500, set in 2002.
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