> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-schafer · updated 2026-11-03

# Frederick Schafer (1839–1927)

## What is Frederick Schafer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $4,250 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $4,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Frederick Schafer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Frederick Schafer on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-schafer?ref=kg:frederick-schafer) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Frederick Schafer work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frederick Schafer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-schafer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.