Roger Fry (1866–1934)
What is Roger Fry’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Roger Fry at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,108–$12,729, n=16). The auction record is $402,599 for Portrait of E.M. Forster (2020, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of E.M. Forster, 1866 | Portrait | $402,599 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Poinsettias in a Vase, 1866 | Painting | $171,570 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | The Quay, St Tropez, 1915 | Oil paint | $139,446 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Tulips, 1917 | Oil paint | $87,646 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Vanessa Bell in a deckchair, 1866 | Painting | $78,253 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Summer in the Garden, 1911 | Painting | $54,094 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | CHEST OF DRAWERS, circa 1919 | Painted pine, decorated with stylised foliage in greens and red on a white ground | $52,230 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | A London Garden, 1866 | Painting | $41,896 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Provençal Landscape, St Rémy, 1927 | Oil paint | $30,911 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Auray Evening, 1866 | Oil paint | $30,476 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $11,767 |
| Paintings | 48 | $10,773 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,649 |
| Prints | 7 | $345 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $12,668 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,861 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Fry is a British (modern) artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,160. 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 Roger Fry sold in 2026 for $11,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Fry on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Fry work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fry work is $8,160.
The median Roger Fry painting sells for $11,314 across 49 lots.
The median Roger Fry work on paper sells for $1,062 across 12 lots.
The median Roger Fry print sells for $306 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Fry paintings typically sell for $8,966–$39,150 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fry paintings typically sell for $4,447–$11,324 (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 | 6 | $306† | $1,375 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 51 | $11,314†‡ | $171,570 | 96.1% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,062† | $4,849 | 92.3% | 2026-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,954 | $5,954 | — | 2006-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $139,446 | $402,599 | — | 2025-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Fry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $306. Paintings (51 lots) median $11,314, record $171,570. A typical Roger Fry painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $139,446.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $4,447–$11,324†‡ | $7,843†‡ | $17,277 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $8,966–$39,150†‡ | $13,961†‡ | $171,570 |
† 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) | 10 | $790–$2,696† | $1,005† | $4,849 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $171,570 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $139,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,954 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,849 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $441† |
† 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 Roger Fry worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fry work is $8,160. The median Roger Fry painting sells for $11,314 across 49 lots. The median Roger Fry work on paper sells for $1,062 across 12 lots. The median Roger Fry print sells for $306 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Fry paintings typically sell for $8,966–$39,150 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roger Fry paintings typically sell for $4,447–$11,324 (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 Roger Fry painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Fry painting is $11,314. 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 Roger Fry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Fry painting is $171,570.
What is the average price of a Roger Fry work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Fry work on paper is $1,062. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roger Fry's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Fry work on paper is $4,849.
What is the average price of a medium Roger Fry painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Fry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,961, 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 Roger Fry painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Fry painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,843, 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 Roger Fry's auction record?
Roger Fry's auction record is $402,599, set in 2020.
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