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Frederick Papsdorf

American · 1887–1978 · Painter

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14lots offered2024–2026years recorded100%sold (13)$600Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Frederick Papsdorf, Dried Lilac Leaves, 1940, Oil on CanvasDried Lilac LeavesDuMouchelles · $1,300≈ £974≈ €1,134Sign up to see
  2. Frederick Papsdorf, Tulips, 1938, Oil on CanvasTulipsDuMouchelles · $800≈ £596≈ €685Sign up to see
  3. Frederick Papsdorf, Cellar, 1952, Oil on CanvasCellarDuMouchelles · $750≈ £562≈ €654Sign up to see

Frederick Papsdorf’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Frederick Papsdorf between 2024 and 2026, of which 13 sold (100%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $325Sign up free to see to $1.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.3kSign up free to see for Dried Lilac Leaves at DuMouchelles in September 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (11 lots). Results come from DuMouchelles (14).

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  1. Frederick Papsdorf, Cellar, 1952, Oil on Canvas
    Cellar, 1952
    Oil · Canvas
    H 11.75" W 13.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1098
    $750≈ £562≈ €654HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Frederick Papsdorf, Dried Lilac Leaves, 1940, Oil on Canvas
    Dried Lilac Leaves, 1940
    Oil · Canvas
    H 16" W 12"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1408
    $1,300≈ £974≈ €1,134HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Frederick Papsdorf, Giant Astic Flower, 1969, Oil on Canvas
    Giant Astic Flower, 1969
    Oil · Canvas
    H 16" W 12"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1138
    $500≈ £369≈ €424HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Frederick Papsdorf, Sapling, 1961, Watercolor on Artist Board
    Sapling, 1961
    Watercolor · Board
    H 7.5" W 5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1139
    $550≈ £406≈ €466HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  5. Frederick Papsdorf, Hornet Nests, 1961, Watercolor on Artist Board
    Hornet Nests, 1961
    Watercolor · Board
    H 7.5" W 5.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1140
    $600≈ £443≈ €509HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  6. Frederick Papsdorf, Detroit; African American Man, 1938, Oil on Canvas
    Detroit; African American Man, 1938
    Oil · Canvas
    H 18" W 24"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1310
    $600≈ £447≈ €514HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. Frederick Papsdorf, Tulips, 1938, Oil on Canvas
    Tulips, 1938
    Oil · Canvas
    H 16" W 14"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1311
    $800≈ £596≈ €685HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  8. Frederick Papsdorf, Sultana Impatiens, 1976, Oil on Canvas
    Sultana Impatiens, 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    H 10" W 8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1314
    $325≈ £242≈ €278HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Frederick Papsdorf, Ginger, Onions, And Garlic, 1952, Oil on Canvas
    Ginger, Onions, And Garlic, 1952
    Oil · Canvas
    H 10" W 8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1315
    $400≈ £298≈ €342HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–450View at DuMouchelles ↗
  10. Frederick Papsdorf, Radishes with Basket, 1953, Oil on Canvas
    Radishes with Basket, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    H 10" W 8"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1316
    $500≈ £372≈ €428HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–450View at DuMouchelles ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Frederick Papsdorf that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Frederick Papsdorf paintings (11)Frederick Papsdorf oil paintings (11)

Frederick Papsdorf: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Frederick Papsdorf at auction?

$1,300Sign up free to see, for Dried Lilac Leaves at DuMouchelles (September 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Frederick Papsdorf?

The median sale price is $600Sign up free to see across 13 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Frederick Papsdorf have sold at auction?

13 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Frederick Papsdorf?

DuMouchelles accounts for the most recorded results. DuMouchelles

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