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# William Frye (1822–1872)

William Frye is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,650.

A work by William Frye sold in 2011 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Frye work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frye work is $1,650.

The median William Frye painting sells for $1,650 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,650 | $7,150 | 66.7% | 2011-06-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $7,150 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,091 |

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 Frye worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frye work is $1,650. The median William Frye painting sells for $1,650 across 4 lots.

### What is William Frye's auction record?

William Frye's auction record is $7,150, 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.

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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.