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# Mary Frank (b. 1933)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Mary Frank at 18 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $710 including buyer’s premium (middle half $520–$758, n=6). The auction record is $10,625 for Woman with Winged Arms (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman with Winged Arms | Ceramic, in 12 parts | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Time Out of Mind, 1933 | Carved mahogany | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Leaping Man, 1933 | Architectural terracotta | $5,313 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 4 | Group of 4 brush and ink and wash figure studies, 1933 | Ink and wash figure studies | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Beach with Breakers, 1933 | Charcoal on cream laid paper | $3,640 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Winged Figure, 1933 | Ceramic | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Lover, 2010 | Bronze | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Leaf Head, 1978 | Patinated bronze | $2,394 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Lion-Headed Woman), 1933 | Bronze | $2,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Leaping Man, 1933 | Architectural terracotta | $2,000 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $2,000 |
| Other | 5 | $1,416 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,219 |
| Prints | 7 | $852 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,188 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $938 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Frank is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $938. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Frank sold in 2026 for $2,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Frank work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Frank work is $938.

The median Mary Frank print sells for $768 across 11 lots.

The median Mary Frank work on paper sells for $1,500 across 9 lots.

The median Mary Frank sculpture sells for $2,375 across 7 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 | 22 | $768 | $1,441 | 50% | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $726 | $726 | 50% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,500† | $5,250 | 75% | 2023-07-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,375 | $6,500 | 87.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,500 | $10,625 | — | 2021-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Mary Frank's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $768 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $726, record $726. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $684–$889 | $766 | $1,375 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,500–$3,640† | $1,500† | $5,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $945–$2,375 | $1,440 | $2,394 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,640 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,540 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,441 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,375 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $726 |

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 Mary Frank worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Frank work is $938. The median Mary Frank print sells for $768 across 11 lots. The median Mary Frank work on paper sells for $1,500 across 9 lots. The median Mary Frank sculpture sells for $2,375 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mary Frank print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Frank print is $768.

### What is Mary Frank's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Frank print is $1,441.

### What is the average price of a Mary Frank work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Frank work on paper is $1,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Frank's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Frank work on paper is $5,250.

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

Mary Frank's auction record is $10,625, set in 2010.

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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, “Mary Frank auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-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.