Brian Froud, Faeries book with original sketch

Brian Froud

British · b. 1947 · Painter, Illustrator

Brian Froud is an English fantasy illustrator and conceptual designer. He is most widely known for his 1978 book Faeries with Alan Lee, and as the conceptual designer of the… (Wikipedia)

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$266≈ £195≈ €226Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFaeries book with original sketchRago Auctions1auction results2026years recorded100%sold (1)$266Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Faeries book with original sketch by Brian Froud, bound book with graphite and ink, sold May 2026Faeries book with original sketchRago Auctions · $266≈ £195≈ €226Sign up to see

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Brian Froud has appeared at auction 1 time in ArtSell’s records in 2026; 1 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Faeries book with original sketch holds the top price on file: $266Sign up free to see at Rago Auctions (May 2026). Most results come from Rago Auctions (1).

Brian Froud at auction: key figures

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2026
Median price
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Record price
$266Sign up free to see Faeries book with original sketch, Rago Auctions, May 2026

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  1. Faeries book with original sketch by Brian Froud, bound book with graphite and ink, sold May 2026
    Faeries book with original sketch
    Drawing
    12 h x 8¼ w x ⅝ d in (30 x 21 x 2 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 257
    $266≈ £195≈ €226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800View at Rago Auctions ↗

Brian Froud: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Brian Froud at auction?

$266Sign up free to see, for Faeries book with original sketch at Rago Auctions (May 2026), the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Brian Froud?

The median sale price is $266Sign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date; see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Brian Froud have sold at auction?

1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2026.

Which auction houses sell Brian Froud?

Rago Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions

Brian Froud prices at a glance

Auction results
1 2026
Median price
$266Sign up free to see 1 sold
Most recent sale
$266Sign up free to see May 2026, Rago Auctions
Record sale
$266Sign up free to see 2026, Rago Auctions

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About Brian Froud

Brian Froud is an English fantasy illustrator and conceptual designer. He is most widely known for his 1978 book Faeries with Alan Lee, and as the conceptual designer of the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). According to Wired, Froud is "one of the most pre-emiminent visualizers of the world of faerie and folktale".

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