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# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.