F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a (1890–1973)
What is F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a at 27 houses since 1987. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,240–$64,000, n=17). The auction record is $420,000 for A Clipper Ship in a Moonlit Sea (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Clipper Ship in a Moonlit Sea | — | $420,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | The Pirate's Cove, Wafer Bay, Cocos Islands | — | $331,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Moonlight, South Pacific: The James Baines | — | $301,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | The 'Shun Lee' in Pacific Seas | Oil on canvas | $297,110 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | The U.S. Clipper Ship "Flying Fish" | Oil on canvas | $276,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 6 | The Chasseur in Action | — | $223,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | The China Tea Clippers Ariel and Taeping on September 5th 1866 | Painting | $203,200 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Golden Skies - The Tea Clipper "Kaisow" | Huile sur toile | $196,939 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Smugglers' Bay, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $193,344 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Deck Scene | Oil on canvas | $192,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 104 | $45,375 |
| Other | 17 | $27,400 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $5,035 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $107,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $35,560 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $33,275 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a is a British artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $36,468. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a sold in 2026 for $80,393, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work is $36,468.
The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting sells for $43,750 across 100 lots.
The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work on paper sells for $5,017 across 18 lots.
The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a print sells for $120 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a paintings typically sell for $15,120–$62,500 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a paintings typically sell for $10,072–$66,695 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $120†‡ | $1,000† | 64.3% | 2026-04-10 |
| Paintings | 121 | $43,750†‡ | $297,110 | 82.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $5,017†‡ | $55,000† | 81.8% | 2026-09-09 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $192,000‡ | $420,000 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $120 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (121 lots) median $43,750, record $297,110. A typical F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting sells for around 365× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $192,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $80–$217†‡ | $120†‡ | $1,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $10,072–$66,695† | $41,650† | $152,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $15,120–$62,500†‡ | $38,020†‡ | $276,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $68,098–$177,800 | $107,100 | $297,110 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,627–$4,488† | $2,753† | $5,035 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,632–$10,212†‡ | $6,620†‡ | $55,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $297,110 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $276,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $55,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work is $36,468. The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting sells for $43,750 across 100 lots. The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work on paper sells for $5,017 across 18 lots. The median F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a print sells for $120 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a paintings typically sell for $15,120–$62,500 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a paintings typically sell for $10,072–$66,695 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting is $43,750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting is $297,110.
What is the average price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work on paper is $5,017. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work on paper is $55,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $55,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a print is $120. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a print is $1,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $41,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's auction record?
F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a's auction record is $420,000, set in 2007.
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