Elisabeth Frink Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1930–1993

Of the 14 lots by Elisabeth Frink (works on paper) recorded at auction between 1994 and 2025, 14 found a buyer (100%). The median price realised is $4.3kSign up free to see across 13 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.3kSign up free to see–$10.6kSign up free to see. Approaching Man holds the top price on file: $28.6kSign up free to see at Bonhams (June 2021). Sales were recorded mainly at Sworders (5), Lyon & Turnbull (4) and Bonhams (2).

£20,250≈ $28,605≈ €23,594Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumApproaching ManBonhams202114auction results1994–2025years recorded100%sold$4.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Elisabeth Frink works on paper: key figures

Auction results: 14
Sold rate: 100%
Active at auction: 1994–2025
Median price: $4.3kSign up free to see
Record price: $28.6kSign up free to see Approaching Man, Bonhams, Jun 2021

Top auction houses: Sworders (5), Lyon & Turnbull (4), Bonhams (2)

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All works on paper results

The Grey Rider
Drawing · ed. 433/500
56cm x 75cm
Gorringe's · Dec 2, 2025 · Lot 68
£1,400≈ $1,849≈ €1,592HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–1,000View at Gorringe's ↗
PHOENIX
Drawing · Paper
17.5cm x 21.1cm (6 7/8in x 8 3/8in)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 30, 2025 · Lot 165
£1,260≈ $1,654≈ €1,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Untitled
Drawing
Sworders · Apr 15, 2025 · Lot 219
£1,000≈ $1,323≈ €1,169HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
Horse and Rider, 1979
Watercolor · Paper
99.6 x 69.3 cm (39 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.)
Phillips · Dec 4, 2024 · Lot 144
£10,795≈ $13,674≈ €13,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
WARRIOR HEAD, 1963
Watercolor · Paper
75.5cm x 55cm (29 ¾in 21 5/8in)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 31, 2024 · Lot 209
£8,190≈ $10,641≈ €9,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Untitled
Drawing
Sworders · Apr 25, 2023 · Lot 66
£600≈ $746≈ €677HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
Untitled
Drawing
Sworders · Oct 4, 2022 · Lot 192
£800≈ $907≈ €917HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
Eagle
Watercolor · Paper
64 x 49cm (25 3/16 x 19 5/16in).
Bonhams · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 58
£3,188≈ $4,322≈ €3,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
Approaching Man
Watercolor
99.6 x 69.8 cm. (39 1/4 x 27 1/2)
Bonhams · Jun 16, 2021 · Lot 65
£20,250≈ $28,605≈ €23,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
Warrior Birds, 1960
Drawing · Paper
69.5cm x 51cm (27.3in x 20in)
Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 30, 2021 · Lot 181
£5,000≈ $6,955≈ €5,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Warriors, 1960
tapestry woven wool · Paper
122cm long x 91cm high (48in long x 36in high)
Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 23, 2020 · Lot 139
£875≈ $1,144≈ €965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
Untitled
Drawing
Sworders · Oct 20, 2020 · Lot 182
£5,400≈ $6,983≈ €5,913HammerSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–8,000View at Sworders ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
Sworders · Oct 22, 2019 · Lot 216
£9,000≈ $11,639≈ €10,457HammerSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Sworders ↗
Untitled - Sketch of Horses, 1977
Drawing · Paper
10.8 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm
Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994 · Lot 63
CA$330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$700–900View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗