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# 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.

**1 Frederick Judd Waugh work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Frederick Judd Waugh work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.