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# Frederick Grant Banting (1891–1941)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Frederick Grant Banting at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,521 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,981–$15,617, n=12). The auction record is $43,743 for Bic, Quebec (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bic, Quebec, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $43,743 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | Georgian Bay | Oil on board | $27,995 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 3 | GRACE LAKE, LA CLOCHE HILLS | Oil on panel signed 10 1/2 ins x 13 1/2 ins | $26,594 | Waddingtons | May 2011 |
| 4 | SIMCOE COUNTY, ONTARIO | Oil on panel with a certification by the Executor on | $21,071 | Waddingtons | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | ST. FIDELE, QUEBEC, 1930, 1930 | Oil on board signed 8 1/4 ins x 10 1/2 ins | $20,223 | Waddingtons | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Ontario Farm | Oil on board | $20,072 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Rock Island Near French River | Oil on board | $20,072 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Inland Lake, Georgian Bay, 1932 | Oil on panel | $18,936 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Homestead/Farm Landscape | Double-sided oil on board | $14,511 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | COBALT, CA. 1932, 1932 | Oil on panel artist stamp to frame verso | $14,023 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $18,936 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $14,023 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Grant Banting is a Canadian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,511. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick Grant Banting sold in 2026 for $20,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Grant Banting work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Grant Banting work is $14,511.

The median Frederick Grant Banting painting sells for $18,063 across 34 lots.

The median Frederick Grant Banting work on paper sells for $7,896 across 4 lots.

The median Frederick Grant Banting print sells for $492 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Grant Banting paintings typically sell for $12,472–$20,740 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $492 | $492 | 66.7% | 2019-05-16 |
| Paintings | 34 | $18,063‡ | $43,743 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,896 | $8,536 | — | 2024-11-27 |

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

Frederick Grant Banting's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $492 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $18,063, record $43,743. A typical Frederick Grant Banting painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $12,472–$20,740‡ | $18,035‡ | $28,381‡ |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $43,743 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $28,381‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $492 |

‡ 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 Grant Banting worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Grant Banting work is $14,511. The median Frederick Grant Banting painting sells for $18,063 across 34 lots. The median Frederick Grant Banting work on paper sells for $7,896 across 4 lots. The median Frederick Grant Banting print sells for $492 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Grant Banting paintings typically sell for $12,472–$20,740 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Frederick Grant Banting painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Grant Banting painting is $18,063. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Grant Banting's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Grant Banting painting is $43,743.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick Grant Banting painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Grant Banting painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Frederick Grant Banting's auction record?

Frederick Grant Banting's auction record is $43,743, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.