Frederick Schafer (1839–1927)
What is Frederick Schafer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Frederick Schafer at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,115–$4,883, n=8). The auction record is $25,200 for Buffalo Stampede - Prairie Fire (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Stampede - Prairie Fire | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | Sioux Village at Nightfall | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 3 | Encampment | Oil on canvas | $22,610 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 4 | Yosemite | Oil on canvas | $18,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | The Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, 1839 | Oil on canvas | $17,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Yosemite | Oil on canvas | $11,115 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | Last Light of the Day | Oil on canvas | $9,945 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | John Muir's Valley, Yosemite | Oil on canvas | $7,020 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | On Russian River, California | Oil on canvas laid to canvas | $6,032 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley | Oil on canvas | $4,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $4,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $4,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Frederick Schafer is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,050.
A work by Frederick Schafer sold in 2026 for $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Schafer work is $4,050.
The median Frederick Schafer painting sells for $3,675 across 18 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $3,675 | $25,200 | 90% | 2026-07-25 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,600–$14,048 | $4,250 | $25,200 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $25,200 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $25,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Schafer worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Schafer work is $4,050. The median Frederick Schafer painting sells for $3,675 across 18 lots.
What is the average price of a Frederick Schafer painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Schafer painting is $3,675.
What is Frederick Schafer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Schafer painting is $25,200.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Schafer painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Schafer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frederick Schafer's auction record?
Frederick Schafer's auction record is $25,200, set in 2006.
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