Frederick Judd Waugh (1861–1940)
Frederick Judd Waugh is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,688. 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 Judd Waugh sold in 2026 for $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Judd Waugh work is $6,688.
The median Frederick Judd Waugh painting sells for $6,875 across 74 lots.
The median Frederick Judd Waugh work on paper sells for $716 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Judd Waugh paintings typically sell for $3,338–$11,070 (the middle half of 54 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 | 85 | $6,875†‡ | $50,800 | 87.1% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $716‡ | $3,200 | 66.7% | 2019-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $27,859 | $50,800 | — | 2026-05-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,486–$3,188†‡ | $2,180†‡ | $19,503 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $3,338–$11,070†‡ | $7,275†‡ | $28,318 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,500–$27,400† | $21,850† | $50,800 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $50,800 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Judd Waugh worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Judd Waugh work is $6,688. The median Frederick Judd Waugh painting sells for $6,875 across 74 lots. The median Frederick Judd Waugh work on paper sells for $716 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick Judd Waugh paintings typically sell for $3,338–$11,070 (the middle half of 54 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 Judd Waugh painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Judd Waugh painting is $6,875. 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 Judd Waugh's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Judd Waugh painting is $50,800.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Judd Waugh painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Judd Waugh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,275, 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 the average price of a small Frederick Judd Waugh painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Judd Waugh painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,180, 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 Judd Waugh's auction record?
Frederick Judd Waugh's auction record is $50,800, set in 2026.
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