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# 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? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a at 28 houses since 1987. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,960 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,005–$59,344, n=18). The auction record is $420,000 for A Clipper Ship in a Moonlit Sea (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 104 | $45,375 |
| Other | 17 | $27,400 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,017 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a is a British artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $35,560. 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 $103,595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work is $35,560.

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 $15,401–$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) | 20 | $191,250‡ | $420,000 | — | 2026-10-21 |

† 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, 20 lots) the median is $191,250.

## 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 | $15,401–$62,500†‡ | $38,020†‡ | $276,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $70,050–$177,800 | $114,798 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a F.r.s.a Montague Dawson R.s.m.a work is $35,560. 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 $15,401–$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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.