William Frater (1890–1974)
William Frater is an Australian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,363. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Frater sold in 2018 for $2,597, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Frater on OpeningBid →What is a William Frater work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frater work is $2,363.
The median William Frater painting sells for $3,021 across 10 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,021† | $7,619 | 83.3% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,666–$4,143† | $3,096† | $7,619 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $7,619 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,480 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Frater worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frater work is $2,363. The median William Frater painting sells for $3,021 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Frater painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Frater painting is $3,021. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Frater's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Frater painting is $7,619.
What is the average price of a medium William Frater painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Frater painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Frater's auction record?
William Frater's auction record is $7,619, set in 2010.
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