Frederick Trapp Friis (1865–1909)
Frederick Trapp Friis is a Swedish/American artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $345.
A work by Frederick Trapp Friis sold in 2011 for $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Trapp Friis on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Trapp Friis work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Trapp Friis work is $345.
The median Frederick Trapp Friis painting sells for $474 across 46 lots.
The median Frederick Trapp Friis print sells for $201 across 15 lots.
The median Frederick Trapp Friis work on paper sells for $288 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Trapp Friis paintings typically sell for $316–$748 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $201 | $489 | — | 1994-02-10 |
| Paintings | 46 | $474 | $6,050 | — | 2022-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $288 | $575 | 84.6% | 1994-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,150 | $6,050 | — | 1994-02-10 |
Frederick Trapp Friis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $201. Paintings (46 lots) median $474, record $6,050. A typical Frederick Trapp Friis painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $1,150.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $316–$748 | $632 | $1,150 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $273–$661 | $460 | $6,050 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $172–$288 | $230 | $575 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $6,050 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $575 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $489 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $460 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $288 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Trapp Friis worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Trapp Friis work is $345. The median Frederick Trapp Friis painting sells for $474 across 46 lots. The median Frederick Trapp Friis print sells for $201 across 15 lots. The median Frederick Trapp Friis work on paper sells for $288 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick Trapp Friis paintings typically sell for $316–$748 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Frederick Trapp Friis painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Trapp Friis painting is $474.
What is Frederick Trapp Friis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Trapp Friis painting is $6,050.
What is the average price of a Frederick Trapp Friis print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Trapp Friis print is $201.
What is Frederick Trapp Friis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Trapp Friis print is $489.
What is the average price of a Frederick Trapp Friis work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Trapp Friis work on paper is $288.
What is Frederick Trapp Friis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Trapp Friis work on paper is $575.
What is the average price of a small Frederick Trapp Friis painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick Trapp Friis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Frederick Trapp Friis painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick Trapp Friis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Frederick Trapp Friis's auction record?
Frederick Trapp Friis's auction record is $6,050, set in 1993.
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