> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-frater · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Frater auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-frater (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.