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# Frederick Hurten Rhead (1880–1942)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Frederick Hurten Rhead at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$7,620, n=13). The auction record is $200,000 for Important vase (2022, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important vase, 1912 | Architectural terracotta | $200,000 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 2 | Important vase, 1912 | Ceramics | $93,750 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 3 | Exceptional vase with Della Robbia-style design, 1914 | Architectural terracotta | $87,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Exceptional vase with pikesmen, 1911 | Architectural terracotta | $81,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | Vase, 1911 | Ceramics | $32,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | Della Robbia potpourri jar with stylized blossoms, 1906 | Architectural terracotta | $30,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Exceptional floor vase with mermaids, 1903 | Architectural terracotta | $25,200 | Rago Arts | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | exceptional vase with stylized trees, 1910 | Architectural terracotta | $25,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2020 |
| 9 | Rare and Tall reticulated Della Robbia vase with wild roses, 1906 | Architectural terracotta | $23,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Rare and Large vase with stylized geometric design, 1910 | Architectural terracotta | $21,590 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $6,500 |
| Sculpture | 110 | $6,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $6,338 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 105 | $6,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick Hurten Rhead is an American artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $6,250.

A work by Frederick Hurten Rhead sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Hurten Rhead work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hurten Rhead work is $6,250.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $84,375 | $200,000 | — | 2022-09-22 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Frederick Hurten Rhead worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Hurten Rhead work is $6,250.

### What is Frederick Hurten Rhead's auction record?

Frederick Hurten Rhead's auction record is $200,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frederick Hurten Rhead auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-hurten-rhead (updated 2026-11-03).

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.