Frederick Papsdorf (1887–1978)
Frederick Papsdorf is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $525. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Papsdorf sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Papsdorf on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Papsdorf work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Papsdorf work is $525.
The median Frederick Papsdorf work on paper sells for $575 across 2 lots.
The median Frederick Papsdorf painting sells for $450 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $450† | $500† | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $575† | $600† | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $600† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $550† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $400† |
† 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 Papsdorf worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Papsdorf work is $525. The median Frederick Papsdorf work on paper sells for $575 across 2 lots. The median Frederick Papsdorf painting sells for $450 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Papsdorf's auction record?
Frederick Papsdorf's auction record is $600, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $600 (buyer's premium not included).
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