Frederick William Scarborough (1860–1939)
Frederick William Scarborough is a British artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,153. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick William Scarborough sold in 2025 for $1,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick William Scarborough on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick William Scarborough work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Scarborough work is $1,153.
The median Frederick William Scarborough work on paper sells for $750 across 15 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 18 | $750†‡ | $8,975 | 83.3% | 2025-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $316–$3,130†‡ | $750†‡ | $3,419 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,419 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick William Scarborough worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick William Scarborough work is $1,153. The median Frederick William Scarborough work on paper sells for $750 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Frederick William Scarborough work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick William Scarborough work on paper is $750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frederick William Scarborough's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick William Scarborough work on paper is $8,975.
What is the average price of a small Frederick William Scarborough work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick William Scarborough work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Frederick William Scarborough's auction record?
Frederick William Scarborough's auction record is $7,314, set in 2007.
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