Terry Frost (1915–2003)
Terry Frost is a British artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,774. 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 Terry Frost sold in 2024 for $3,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Terry Frost on OpeningBid →What is a Terry Frost work worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry Frost work is $2,774.
The median Terry Frost print sells for $1,228 across 63 lots.
The median Terry Frost work on paper sells for $3,752 across 73 lots.
The median Terry Frost painting sells for $4,155 across 43 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Terry Frost work on papers typically sell for $1,533–$4,421 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Terry Frost prints typically sell for $811–$2,085 (the middle half of 35 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 | 79 | $1,228†‡ | $8,086 | 79.7% | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 45 | $4,155†‡ | $105,447 | 95.6% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $3,752†‡ | $289,630 | 93.6% | 2024-07-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,281 | $3,281 | — | 2013-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $31,601 | $289,630 | — | 2021-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Terry Frost's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (79 lots) median $1,228 with 79.7% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $4,155, record $105,447. A typical Terry Frost painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $31,601.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $955–$1,945†‡ | $1,240†‡ | $8,086 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $811–$2,085†‡ | $1,208†‡ | $5,548 |
† 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) | 17 | $2,581–$4,155† | $3,516† | $11,897 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,867–$12,260‡ | $4,453‡ | $42,655 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,176–$31,705 | $12,179 | $105,447 |
† 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) | 44 | $1,533–$4,421†‡ | $2,627†‡ | $11,687 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $3,704–$7,812† | $4,825† | $20,061 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $289,630 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $105,447 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $42,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $20,061 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $8,086 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,548 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $3,281 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Terry Frost worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Terry Frost work is $2,774. The median Terry Frost print sells for $1,228 across 63 lots. The median Terry Frost work on paper sells for $3,752 across 73 lots. The median Terry Frost painting sells for $4,155 across 43 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Terry Frost work on papers typically sell for $1,533–$4,421 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Terry Frost prints typically sell for $811–$2,085 (the middle half of 35 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 Terry Frost print?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry Frost print is $1,228. 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 Terry Frost's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry Frost print is $8,086.
What is the average price of a Terry Frost work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry Frost work on paper is $3,752. 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 Terry Frost's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry Frost work on paper is $289,630.
What is the average price of a Terry Frost painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Terry Frost painting is $4,155. 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 Terry Frost's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Terry Frost painting is $105,447.
What is the average price of a small Terry Frost work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Terry Frost work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,627, 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 medium Terry Frost print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Terry Frost print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,208, 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 Terry Frost's auction record?
Terry Frost's auction record is $289,630, set in 2006.
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