Frederick McDuff (1931–2011)
Frederick McDuff is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,540. 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 McDuff sold in 2025 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick McDuff on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick McDuff work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick McDuff work is $2,540.
The median Frederick McDuff painting sells for $2,470 across 14 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 | 14 | $2,470†‡ | $6,985 | — | 2025-12-03 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,800–$2,750†‡ | $2,400†‡ | $6,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,250–$3,750†‡ | $3,175†‡ | $3,750‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,750† |
† 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 McDuff worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick McDuff work is $2,540. The median Frederick McDuff painting sells for $2,470 across 14 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 McDuff painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick McDuff painting is $2,470. 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 McDuff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick McDuff painting is $6,985.
What is Frederick McDuff's auction record?
Frederick McDuff's auction record is $6,985, set in 2025.
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