William Edward Frost (1810–1877)
What is William Edward Frost’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for William Edward Frost at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $607 including buyer’s premium (middle half $294–$2,879, n=6). The auction record is $9,236 for Venus in a woodland glade, with an infant faun and an attendant (2024, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venus in a woodland glade, with an infant faun and an attendant | Oil on canvas | $9,236 | Roseberys London | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Study of a male nude, 1810 | Oil on card | $7,797 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Andromeda, 1810 | Painting | $6,074 | Bonhams | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | The disarming of Cupid | Oil on canvas | $5,228 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | VENUS DISARMING CUPID, 1845 | Oil on canvas | $5,114 | Sworders | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Sleeping Cupid, 1860 | Oil on panel | $3,587 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | terpsichore | Oil on paper laid on panel | $3,573 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 8 | Ariadne; Terpsichore; and Melpomene | Oils on panel | $1,894 | Roseberys London | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Leda and the Swan, 1810 | Oil on panel | $826 | Sworders | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | Leda and the Swan | Oil on panel | $794 | Sworders | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,734 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $285 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $826 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $348 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
William Edward Frost is a British (modern) artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $402. 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 William Edward Frost sold in 2026 for $755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Frost work is $402.
The median William Edward Frost work on paper sells for $186 across 29 lots.
The median William Edward Frost painting sells for $794 across 21 lots.
The median William Edward Frost print sells for $160 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Edward Frost work on papers typically sell for $132–$341 (the middle half of 28 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 | 1 | $160† | $160† | — | 2021-02-14 |
| Paintings | 31 | $794†‡ | $9,236 | 67.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $186†‡ | $650 | 78.4% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,839‡ | $9,236 | — | 2026-03-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Edward Frost's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $160. Paintings (31 lots) median $794, record $9,236. A typical William Edward Frost painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,839.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $256–$1,353‡ | $509‡ | $7,839‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $765–$5,199† | $2,427† | $9,236 |
† 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) | 28 | $132–$341†‡ | $186†‡ | $650 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,236 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,839‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $512‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $160† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Edward Frost worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Edward Frost work is $402. The median William Edward Frost work on paper sells for $186 across 29 lots. The median William Edward Frost painting sells for $794 across 21 lots. The median William Edward Frost print sells for $160 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Edward Frost work on papers typically sell for $132–$341 (the middle half of 28 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 William Edward Frost work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Frost work on paper is $186. 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 William Edward Frost's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Frost work on paper is $650.
What is the average price of a William Edward Frost painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Edward Frost painting is $794. 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 William Edward Frost's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Edward Frost painting is $9,236.
What is the average price of a small William Edward Frost work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Edward Frost work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $186, 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 small William Edward Frost painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Edward Frost painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Edward Frost's auction record?
William Edward Frost's auction record is $9,236, set in 2024.
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