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# Frederick Hammersley (1919–2009)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Frederick Hammersley at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,286–$44,800, n=9). The auction record is $241,300 for Either Or (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Either Or, 1960 | Painting | $241,300 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Home run. #2, 1981 | Painting | $200,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2018 |
| 3 | Black for more. #3, 1972 | Painting | $150,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Again is a gain. #6, 1971 | Painting | $125,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2020 |
| 5 | Adjective, 1966 | Painting | $100,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Figure of Speech, 1974 | Painting | $87,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |
| 7 | In Two #27, 1977 | Painting | $81,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Opposing, 1959 | Painting | $75,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Verb, 1972 | Oil on linen | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Odd is even, 1965 | Painting | $56,700 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $35,000 |
| Prints | 19 | $3,438 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $43,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $9,889 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Hammersley is an American artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $22,815. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick Hammersley sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Hammersley work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hammersley work is $22,815.

The median Frederick Hammersley painting sells for $32,500 across 53 lots.

The median Frederick Hammersley print sells for $3,438 across 19 lots.

The median Frederick Hammersley work on paper sells for $3,438 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Hammersley paintings typically sell for $18,750–$33,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Hammersley paintings typically sell for $31,250–$75,000 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $3,438 | $6,250 | 70.4% | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 59 | $32,500† | $241,300 | 89.8% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,438 | $43,750 | 90.9% | 2024-11-20 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,268 | $7,500 | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $150,000 | $241,300 | — | 2025-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Frederick Hammersley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $3,438 with 70.4% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $32,500, record $241,300. A typical Frederick Hammersley painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $150,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,375–$4,063 | $3,438 | $6,250 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $18,750–$33,750 | $23,750 | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $31,250–$75,000† | $46,875† | $200,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,754–$4,370 | $3,438 | $6,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $241,300 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $200,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $43,750 |
| Photography | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,313 |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,268 |

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 Hammersley worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hammersley work is $22,815. The median Frederick Hammersley painting sells for $32,500 across 53 lots. The median Frederick Hammersley print sells for $3,438 across 19 lots. The median Frederick Hammersley work on paper sells for $3,438 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Hammersley paintings typically sell for $18,750–$33,750 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Hammersley paintings typically sell for $31,250–$75,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Hammersley painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Hammersley painting is $32,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick Hammersley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Hammersley painting is $241,300.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Hammersley print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Hammersley print is $3,438.

### What is Frederick Hammersley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Hammersley print is $6,250.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Hammersley work on paper is $3,438.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Hammersley work on paper is $43,750.

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

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Hammersley painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Frederick Hammersley painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Hammersley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Frederick Hammersley's auction record is $241,300, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frederick Hammersley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-hammersley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.