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# Jane Freilicher (1924–2014)

## What is Jane Freilicher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Jane Freilicher at 12 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,480–$19,200, n=5). The auction record is $112,500 for Russian Olive II (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Olive II, 1924 | Oil paint | $112,500 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Potato Truck, 1974 | Oil paint | $82,550 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | September Landscape, 1973 | Oil paint | $81,250 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | A Blue Sky, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $63,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Mecox Bay | Oil on canvas | $33,750 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Jefferson Market | Oil on panel | $25,000 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Town on a Plain (Orange Western Landscape) | Oil on canvas | $19,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Mecox Bay, 1969 | Oil paint | $17,780 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Wild Rose Bush, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $15,480 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $25,000 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,250 |
| Prints | 10 | $235 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $81,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $11,970 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $2,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jane Freilicher is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,930. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jane Freilicher sold in 2026 for $15,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jane Freilicher work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Freilicher work is $6,930.

The median Jane Freilicher painting sells for $25,000 across 13 lots.

The median Jane Freilicher print sells for $235 across 8 lots.

The median Jane Freilicher work on paper sells for $2,148 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $235 | $2,125 | 88.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 13 | $25,000 | $112,500 | — | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,148 | $8,190 | — | 2023-03-29 |

Jane Freilicher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $235 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $25,000, record $112,500. A typical Jane Freilicher painting sells for around 106× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $228–$408 | $235 | $2,125 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $15,120–$25,000 | $19,200 | $37,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $82,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $524 |

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 Jane Freilicher worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jane Freilicher work is $6,930. The median Jane Freilicher painting sells for $25,000 across 13 lots. The median Jane Freilicher print sells for $235 across 8 lots. The median Jane Freilicher work on paper sells for $2,148 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jane Freilicher painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jane Freilicher painting is $25,000.

### What is Jane Freilicher's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jane Freilicher painting is $112,500.

### What is Jane Freilicher's auction record?

Jane Freilicher's auction record is $112,500, set in 2019.

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