Frederick Hart (1943–1999)
What is Frederick Hart’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Frederick Hart at 25 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $780–$1,980, n=29). The auction record is $11,255 for Ex Nihilo (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex Nihilo | Bronze | $11,255 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Christ Rising, 1998 | Bronze | $10,000 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Ex Nihilo | Bronze | $9,604 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Ex Nihilo | Bronze | $7,430 | Roseberys London | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Daughters of Odessa, 2001 | Four Lucite sculptures | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Muse of Dance, 2000 | Bronze, Granite | $5,200 | Roland Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Sacred Mysteries: Acts of Light, 1983 / A Male and Female Suite, 1983 | Clear acrylic resin, each approximately 31 x 24 x 12 in. (78.7 x 61.0 x 30.5 cm), set within individually slotted plinths | $4,444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | Exaltation, 1998 | Lucite sculpture on Lucite pedestal | $3,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Muse of Music, 2000 | Bronze, Granite | $2,600 | Roland Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Muse of Poetry, 2000 | Bronze, Granite | $2,600 | Roland Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 46 | $1,507 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,300 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,150 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Hart is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,560. 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 Hart is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hart work is $1,560.
The median Frederick Hart sculpture sells for $1,560 across 43 lots.
The median Frederick Hart painting sells for $1,063 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Hart sculptures typically sell for $1,000–$2,340 (the middle half of 20 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 | 6 | $1,063 | $2,040 | 50% | 2023-03-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $1,560†‡ | $20,000† | 97.7% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,000† | $20,000† | — | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $663–$1,530†‡ | $1,100†‡ | $5,312† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,000–$2,340† | $1,665† | $6,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,265–$10,314†‡ | $8,517†‡ | $20,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $20,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $11,255 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,040 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,063 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Hart worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hart work is $1,560. The median Frederick Hart sculpture sells for $1,560 across 43 lots. The median Frederick Hart painting sells for $1,063 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Hart sculptures typically sell for $1,000–$2,340 (the middle half of 20 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 Hart sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Hart sculpture is $1,560. 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 Hart's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Hart sculpture is $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Hart sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Hart sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Hart sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Hart sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,100, 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 Hart's auction record?
Frederick Hart's auction record is $20,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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