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# Frederick James Elliott (1864–1949)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Frederick James Elliott at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $263–$399, n=7). The auction record is $1,371 for HMS Renown (2021, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HMS Renown, 1864 | Watercolour on paper | $1,371 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Steamer at Dock, Sydney Harbour, 1864 | Watercolour on paper | $857 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Tug Boat Guiding the Clipper in Sydney Harbour | Watercolour | $667 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Steam Ship off Bradley's Head, 1916 | Watercolour | $634 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2020 |
| 5 | Shipping in a Swell | Watercolour | $615 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Steam & Sail in the Moonlight | Watercolour | $589 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2020 |
| 7 | SydneyHarbour | Watercolour | $552 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Tugboat & Sailing Ships | Watercolour | $448 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | A pair of Gorden setters | Pastel | $350 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Ship in Deep Sunset) | Watercolour | $326 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $448 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $448 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick James Elliott is an Australia artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $280. 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 James Elliott sold in 2026 for $615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick James Elliott work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick James Elliott work is $280.

The median Frederick James Elliott work on paper sells for $285 across 47 lots.

The median Frederick James Elliott painting sells for $1,369 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick James Elliott work on papers typically sell for $138–$548 (the middle half of 37 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 | 1 | $1,369† | $1,369† | — | 2021-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $285† | $1,461† | 74.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,461† | $1,461† | — | 2021-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $138–$548† | $274† | $1,461† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $281–$729† | $479† | $1,461† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,461† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,461† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,369† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 James Elliott worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick James Elliott work is $280. The median Frederick James Elliott work on paper sells for $285 across 47 lots. The median Frederick James Elliott painting sells for $1,369 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick James Elliott work on papers typically sell for $138–$548 (the middle half of 37 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 James Elliott work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick James Elliott work on paper is $285. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick James Elliott work on paper is $1,461. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,461 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Frederick James Elliott work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick James Elliott work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $274, 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 medium Frederick James Elliott work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick James Elliott work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick James Elliott's auction record?

Frederick James Elliott's auction record is $1,461, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,461 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 James Elliott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-james-elliott (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.