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# Fremont Ellis (1897–1985)

Fremont Ellis is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,938.

A work by Fremont Ellis sold in 2026 for $16,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fremont Ellis work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fremont Ellis work is $10,938.

The median Fremont Ellis painting sells for $11,598 across 12 lots.

The median Fremont Ellis work on paper sells for $5,135 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $11,598 | $22,610 | 75% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,135 | $6,000 | — | 2022-06-24 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $10,000–$16,940 | $11,700 | $22,610 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $22,610 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $18,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,270 |

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 Fremont Ellis worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fremont Ellis work is $10,938. The median Fremont Ellis painting sells for $11,598 across 12 lots. The median Fremont Ellis work on paper sells for $5,135 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Fremont Ellis painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fremont Ellis painting is $11,598.

### What is Fremont Ellis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fremont Ellis painting is $22,610.

### What is Fremont Ellis's auction record?

Fremont Ellis's auction record is $69,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fremont Ellis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fremont-ellis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.