> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-frank · updated 2026-11-03

# Harold Frank (1917–1995)

## What is Harold Frank’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Harold Frank at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $518–$1,429, n=7). The auction record is $2,112 for Portrait of a model (2026, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a model | Oil and acrylic on paper | $2,112 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Study in Blue, 1961 | Tempera on paper | $1,905 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Painting | $1,875 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1954 | Pencil | $1,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on paper on masonite), 1964 | Wool | $1,625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2014 |
| 6 | Untitled (Portrait of a Woman), 1965 | Mixed-media work | $1,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled (gouache on paper), 1960 | Pencil | $1,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (mixed media on panel), 1965 | Panel | $1,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (Flowers), 1965 | Paper | $1,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (Interior with Figures) | Wove paper | $1,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $938 |
| Paintings | 12 | $898 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,039 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $825 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harold Frank is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $898.

A work by Harold Frank sold in 2026 for $2,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Frank work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Frank work is $898.

The median Harold Frank painting sells for $528 across 11 lots.

The median Harold Frank work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $528 | $1,905 | 73.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $750 | $1,625 | 70% | 2025-07-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $375–$825 | $508 | $1,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $483–$1,457 | $740 | $1,905 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $600–$750 | $750 | $1,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,905 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,250 |

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 Harold Frank worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Frank work is $898. The median Harold Frank painting sells for $528 across 11 lots. The median Harold Frank work on paper sells for $750 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a Harold Frank painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Frank painting is $528.

### What is Harold Frank's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Frank painting is $1,905.

### What is Harold Frank's auction record?

Harold Frank's auction record is $2,112, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harold Frank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-frank (updated 2026-11-03).

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.