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# Louis Fratino (b. 1993)

## What is Louis Fratino’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Louis Fratino at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,627 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,302–$37,129, n=30). The auction record is $756,000 for You and Your Things (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You and Your Things, 2022 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Flower Market, 2022 | Oil paint | $504,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Covetousness, 2019 | Oil paint | $376,581 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Tristan Drinking Soup, 2017 | Graphite | $365,400 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Hannah's bathroom, 2018 | Oil paint | $337,586 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Anemones and Mimosas, 2021 | Oil and collage on canvas | $312,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Euchre, 2017 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Grapefruit Breakfast, 2017 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Listening to a conch, 2017 | Painting | $255,161 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | The Williamsburg Bridge, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $254,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $127,000 |
| Other | 5 | $27,621 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $18,849 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $252,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $129,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $20,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Fratino is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $25,450.

A work by Louis Fratino sold in 2025 for $167,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louis Fratino work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Louis Fratino on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-fratino?ref=kg:louis-fratino) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Louis Fratino work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Fratino work is $25,450.

The median Louis Fratino work on paper sells for $19,050 across 60 lots.

The median Louis Fratino painting sells for $107,100 across 37 lots.

The median Louis Fratino print sells for $8,255 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Fratino work on papers typically sell for $13,749–$25,200 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $8,255 | $15,360 | 75% | 2025-11-20 |
| Paintings | 39 | $107,100 | $756,000 | 94.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $19,050 | $152,400 | 90.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $252,000 | $756,000 | — | 2025-11-21 |

Louis Fratino's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $8,255 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $107,100, record $756,000. A typical Louis Fratino painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $252,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $49,741–$117,749 | $82,616 | $365,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $81,077–$277,200 | $137,400 | $337,586 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $152,400–$376,581 | $252,000 | $756,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $13,749–$25,200 | $18,849 | $66,857 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $756,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $504,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $152,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $91,018 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $15,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $8,255 |

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 Louis Fratino worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Fratino work is $25,450. The median Louis Fratino work on paper sells for $19,050 across 60 lots. The median Louis Fratino painting sells for $107,100 across 37 lots. The median Louis Fratino print sells for $8,255 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Fratino work on papers typically sell for $13,749–$25,200 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Louis Fratino work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Fratino work on paper is $19,050.

### What is Louis Fratino's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Fratino work on paper is $152,400.

### What is the average price of a Louis Fratino painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Fratino painting is $107,100.

### What is Louis Fratino's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Fratino painting is $756,000.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Fratino work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Fratino work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,849, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Fratino painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Fratino painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $82,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louis Fratino's auction record?

Louis Fratino's auction record is $756,000, set in 2025.

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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.