Robert Fried (1937–1974)
What is Robert Fried’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Robert Fried at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $142–$214, n=5). The auction record is $214 for Big Brother and the Holding Company, Bo Diddley, Bukka White, Salvation Army Banned, Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Brother and the Holding Company, Bo Diddley, Bukka White, Salvation Army Banned, Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, 1967 | Lithograph | $214 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Canned Heat, Lothar and the Hand People, All Men Joy, Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, 3-5 novembre 1967, 1967 | Lithograph | $214 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Fillmore Auditorium et Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, 13-15 juin 1968, 1968 | Chromolithographie. Non entoilée | $142 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Mothers of Invention, B.B. King, Booker T & the MG's, June 6, Fillmore Auditorium, Winterland, San Francisco, 1968 | Chromolithographie | $142 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Desert Train, 1974 | Screenprint | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| 6 | Desert Train, 1973 | Screenprint | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Big Brother & The Holding Company poster, 1967 | Screenprint | $33 | Wright | Aug 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 7 | $142 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $142 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Fried is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $142.
A work by Robert Fried sold in 2025 for $142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Fried on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Fried work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Fried work is $142.
The median Robert Fried print sells for $142 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $142 | $214 | 87.5% | 2025-05-17 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $100–$178 | $142 | $214 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $214 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $214 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Fried worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Fried work is $142. The median Robert Fried print sells for $142 across 7 lots.
What is Robert Fried's auction record?
Robert Fried's auction record is $214, set in 2025.
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