Frederic Remington Auction Prices and Value Guide

Frederic Remington auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 5,498 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Frederic Remington auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Frederic Remington
Source records
5,498
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Frederic Remington

Frederic Sackrider Remington (1861–1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer whose work defined the visual language of the American West. Born in Canton, New York, he attended Yale University from 1878 to 1880 before traveling westward beginning in 1881. Over the following two decades, his journeys through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the broader frontier region supplied the raw material for thousands of illustrations published in Harper's and other leading magazines, as well as acclaimed oil paintings and bronze sculptures. Remington's depictions of cowboys, Native Americans, and the U.S. Cavalry during the closing decades of the 19th century made him one of the most widely recognized American artists of his era. His bronzes, in particular, became iconic representations of Western frontier life and remain central to the field of Western American art.

Western American Artoil paintingwatercolorbronze sculptureetchingcowboysNative AmericansUS CavalryWestern United States landscapes and frontier life

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Remington's work in the form of bronze sculptures — especially well-known models such as 'The Bronco Buster' and 'Coming Through the Rye' — as well as oil paintings of Western frontier scenes, watercolors, pen-and-ink illustrations, and etchings. Printed reproductions of his illustrations, posters, and posthumous bronze casts are also widespread. Common subjects include mounted cowboys, cavalry charges, Native American figures on horseback, and dramatic frontier landscapes.

Market and appraisal context

Frederic Remington's auction market is exceptionally active and broad, with 1,615 catalogued lots and 1,276 priced results in the Appraisily database spanning 1992 to April 2026. The price distribution is heavily right-skewed: the median lot trades at $425 while the 75th percentile reaches $1,800, and the top recorded sale is $13,285,000 — reflecting the enormous gulf between posthumous reproductions and authenticated lifetime originals, especially major oil paintings and early cast bronzes. Liquidity is strong, with 189 lots in the most recent 12 months versus 158 in the prior period, a ~20% increase in auction activity. The market is served by a wide range of houses: Christie's and Sotheby's handle top-tier original paintings and lifetime bronze casts, while regional firms such as North American Auction Company, Clars Auctions, J Levine, and RoGallery trade reproductions, after-works, prints, and decorative bronzes at the lower end. Recent lots are dominated by 'after' bronzes ($70–$1,300), lithographs, and decorative pieces, underscoring that the bulk of circulating material is derivative rather than original.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • bronze sculpture
  • oil painting
  • watercolor
  • etching
  • illustration (pen and ink)

Value drivers

  1. Authenticity tier: lifetime original vs. authorized posthumous cast vs. unauthorized reproduction — the single largest value driver, with price differences exceeding 1,000×
  2. Foundry marks and edition numbers on bronzes: Roman Bronze Works casts with documented edition numbers command the highest premiums among sculptural works
  3. Medium: original oil paintings and lifetime bronze casts dominate the high end; prints, after-works, and decorative items trade at the low end
  4. Provenance documentation: documented exhibition history or ownership chain significantly increases value and defensibility
  5. Condition: original patina on bronzes and undisturbed paint surfaces on oils are critical; restoration or refinishing can reduce value substantially
  6. Subject matter and model: iconic models such as 'The Bronco Buster' and 'Coming Through the Rye' have stronger demand than lesser-known compositions

Appraisal caveats

  • Remington is among the most widely reproduced and counterfeited Western American artists. Many posthumous bronze casts, tourist-grade reproductions, and printed reproductions circulate in the market. Professional appraisal and authoritative provenance documentation are strongly recommended before any valuation.
  • The large total count of auction records (5,498 lots in the Appraisily/Invaluable database) reflects the breadth of Remington-related material, including originals, authorized reproductions, posthumous casts, prints, and after-works — not all lots represent original lifetime works.
  • The $13,285,000 maximum price represents an extreme outlier (a major original oil or rare lifetime bronze). The median is $425 and the 75th percentile is $1,800. Most lots reflect reproductions, after-works, and prints, not original works.
  • Remington is among the most widely reproduced and counterfeited Western American artists. The 1,615 catalogued lots include originals, authorized reproductions, posthumous casts, prints, and derivative works — not all represent lifetime creations.

Evidence

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Frederic Remington worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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