> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/washington-f-friend · updated 2026-11-01

# Washington F. Friend (1810–1886)

Washington F. Friend is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $646. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Washington F. Friend is recorded as sold in 2019 for $687; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Washington F. Friend work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Washington F. Friend work is $646.

The median Washington F. Friend work on paper sells for $728 across 16 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $728‡ | $1,734 | 94.1% | 2019-12-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $497–$970‡ | $605‡ | $1,734 |

‡ 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 | 1999 | $1,734 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $1,100‡ |

‡ 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 Washington F. Friend worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Washington F. Friend work is $646. The median Washington F. Friend work on paper sells for $728 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Washington F. Friend work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Washington F. Friend work on paper is $728. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Washington F. Friend's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Washington F. Friend work on paper is $1,734.

### What is Washington F. Friend's auction record?

Washington F. Friend's auction record is $1,734, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Washington F. Friend auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/washington-f-friend (updated 2026-11-01).

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.