Frederick Carder Auction Prices and Value Guide
Frederick Carder auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 233 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Frederick Carder auction prices: quick answer
Frederick Carder auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Frederick Carder
- Source records
- 233
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Frederick Carder
Frederick Carder (1863–1963) was a British-born glassmaker and glass designer whose career spanned the English and American decorative arts industries. Trained in Staffordshire, England, he worked for Stevens & Williams before emigrating to Corning, New York, in 1903 to help establish and lead Steuben Glass Works. Over a prolific career, Carder became known for his inventive approach to glass color, texture, and form, developing signature techniques that drew from both Art Nouveau sensibility and Arts and Crafts craftsmanship. His work is held in major museum collections including The Corning Museum of Glass, which dedicates an entire gallery to his output, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Collectors encounter Carder’s pieces regularly at auction, where Steuben art glass from his tenure remains a staple of twentieth-century decorative art sales.
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Common works and media
Carder’s most commonly encountered works include blown art glass vases, bowls, and shades in iridescent and textured finishes, decorative vessels, and sculptural glass forms. Steuben-period pieces in Aurene (gold and blue iridescent glass), Verre de Soie, and other named glass lines appear regularly at auction. Earlier Stevens & Williams works are less common but identifiable. Works are typically unsigned or marked with form numbers rather than artist signatures, making attribution an important appraisal consideration.
Market and appraisal context
Frederick Carder’s glass appears frequently at auction under decorative art and twentieth-century design categories. Key valuation factors include the specific glass line or technique (Aurene, Verre de Soie, Cintra, and other iridescent varieties tend to attract stronger collector interest), the form and scale of the piece, condition of surfaces especially iridescent finishes, and whether the work dates from his Steuben period or his earlier Stevens & Williams career. Provenance from notable collections or museum deaccessions can also affect value. Collectors should be aware that Carder’s extensive output ranges from highly sought rare forms to more common production pieces, and expert attribution is recommended.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Decorative Art
- Art Glass
- Twentieth Century Design
Value drivers
- Form and color range are key; rare Steuben glass varieties (e.g., Aurene, Verre de Soie, Cintra) tend to be more sought after
- Attribution to Steuben versus Stevens & Williams period affects collector interest
- Condition, intactness of iridescent surfaces, and originality of form strongly influence value
- Provenance linking to major museum deaccessions or noted collections can add premium
Appraisal caveats
- Carder produced a wide range of glass types over a long career; not all pieces carry equal rarity or market demand
- Attribution should be confirmed through form, markings, or expert review, as Steuben produced unsigned and later reproduction pieces
Evidence
Sources for artist context
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Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Frederick Carder 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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