Frederick Tordoff (b. 1939)
Frederick Tordoff is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $474. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Tordoff sold in 2020 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Tordoff on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Tordoff work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Tordoff work is $474.
The median Frederick Tordoff painting sells for $450 across 32 lots.
The median Frederick Tordoff work on paper sells for $202 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $450‡ | $2,100‡ | 84.2% | 2024-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $202‡ | $323 | — | 2019-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,007‡ | $2,100‡ | — | 2008-11-22 |
‡ 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) | 13 | $350–$474‡ | $400‡ | $977‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $350–$950‡ | $600‡ | $2,100‡ |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $2,100‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $323 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $80‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Tordoff worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Tordoff work is $474. The median Frederick Tordoff painting sells for $450 across 32 lots. The median Frederick Tordoff work on paper sells for $202 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Frederick Tordoff painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Tordoff painting is $450. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Tordoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Tordoff painting is $2,100. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Tordoff painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Tordoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Frederick Tordoff painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Tordoff painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frederick Tordoff's auction record?
Frederick Tordoff's auction record is $2,100, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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