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# Toni Frissell (1907–1988)

Toni Frissell is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $640.

A work by Toni Frissell sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Toni Frissell work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toni Frissell work is $640.

The median Toni Frissell photograph sells for $775 across 12 lots.

The median Toni Frissell print sells for $400 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $400 | $400 | — | 2003-01-30 |
| Photography | 14 | $775 | $24,263 | 85.7% | 2026-10-08 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $498–$2,474 | $910 | $24,263 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $24,263 |
| Photography | 2017 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $400 |

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 Toni Frissell worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toni Frissell work is $640. The median Toni Frissell photograph sells for $775 across 12 lots. The median Toni Frissell print sells for $400 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Toni Frissell photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toni Frissell photograph is $775.

### What is Toni Frissell's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Toni Frissell photograph is $24,263.

### What is the average price of a small Toni Frissell photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toni Frissell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Toni Frissell's auction record?

Toni Frissell's auction record is $24,263, set in 2008.

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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, “Toni Frissell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/toni-frissell (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.