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# T. Defrees (1855–1888)

T. Defrees is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,919. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by T. Defrees sold in 2008 for $3,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a T. Defrees work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T. Defrees work is $1,919.

The median T. Defrees painting sells for $2,938 across 5 lots.

The median T. Defrees work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,938‡ | $3,851 | — | 2016-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $225‡ | $225‡ | — | 2018-05-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,851 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $225‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 T. Defrees worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a T. Defrees work is $1,919. The median T. Defrees painting sells for $2,938 across 5 lots. The median T. Defrees work on paper sells for $225 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is T. Defrees's auction record?

T. Defrees's auction record is $3,851, set in 2008.

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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.