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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Terry Frost auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sir-terry-frost-r-a-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
