Roger Fry (1866–1934)
Roger Fry is a British artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,744. 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 2019 for $38,982, 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 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fry work is $4,744.
The median Roger Fry painting sells for $5,610 across 12 lots.
The median Roger Fry print sells for $498 across 3 lots.
The median Roger Fry work on paper sells for $1,507 across 2 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 | 5 | $498†‡ | $1,016‡ | 60% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 13 | $5,610† | $38,982 | 92.3% | 2020-08-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,507 | $1,507 | — | 2005-06-30 |
† 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 (5 lots) median $498 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $5,610, record $38,982. A typical Roger Fry painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,744–$13,512† | $8,503† | $38,982 |
† 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 | 2019 | $38,982 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $17,010 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,507 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,016‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $498† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Fry worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Fry work is $4,744. The median Roger Fry painting sells for $5,610 across 12 lots. The median Roger Fry print sells for $498 across 3 lots. The median Roger Fry work on paper sells for $1,507 across 2 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 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Fry painting is $5,610. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roger Fry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Fry painting is $38,982.
What is Roger Fry's auction record?
Roger Fry's auction record is $38,982, set in 2019.
See the full Roger Fry record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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