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# Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling (b. 1934)

## What is Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35,000–$45,000, n=5). The auction record is $93,750 for Repose for SO (2020, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repose for SO, 1934 | Acrylic on cotton canvas | $93,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Orangeoverblue, 1934 | Acrylic and acrylic gel on collaged canvas | $55,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Looking for Carmen, 1934 | Acrylic | $45,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Profile, 1934 | Acrylic on canvas with marouflage | $40,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Ben Woodick, 1934 | Acrylic and acrylic gel on cotton canvas | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Half Moon Balloon, 1934 | Acrylic and acrylic gel on collaged and stitched canvas | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Pouring Over 2 Morrison Boys & 2 Maps I., 1934 | Pencil | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $42,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $37,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $40,000.

A work by Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling sold in 2025 for $55,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling work is $40,000.

The median Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling painting sells for $42,500 across 6 lots.

The median Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling print sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2024-04-04 |
| Paintings | 6 | $42,500 | $93,750 | — | 2025-06-05 |

Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $5,000. Paintings (6 lots) median $42,500, record $93,750. A typical Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $35,000–$45,000 | $40,000 | $55,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $93,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $55,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,000 |

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 Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling work is $40,000. The median Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling painting sells for $42,500 across 6 lots. The median Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling print sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

### What is Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling's auction record?

Obe Ra Sir Frank Bowling's auction record is $93,750, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.