Frederick Hart Auction Prices and Value Guide

Frederick Hart auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 823 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Frederick Hart
Source records
823
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Frederick Hart

Frederick Elliott Hart (1943–1999) was an American sculptor celebrated for monumental public commissions that shaped the landscape of Washington, D.C. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Hart trained as a stone carver before gaining national prominence. His best-known work, Ex Nihilo, forms part of the Creation Sculptures adorning the west façade of Washington National Cathedral. Equally significant is The Three Servicemen, his bronze figurative group at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, one of the most visited memorial sites in the United States. Over his career Hart produced hundreds of public monuments, private commissions, and portraits. He was a pioneer in cast acrylic resin sculpture, developing translucent figurative works that distinguished his studio practice from traditional bronze casting. The Frederick Hart Studio Museum at Belmont University in Nashville preserves his legacy. Collectors and institutions encounter Hart's work through his bronze editions, acrylic figurines, and maquettes related to his major public projects.

Figurative sculpture (late 20th-century American public art)BronzeAcrylic (clear cast resin)Stone carving (limestone)Figurative and allegorical sculptureReligious and spiritual themesMilitary and memorial subjects

Common works and media

Collectors most frequently encounter Hart's work as cast bronze figurative sculptures, clear acrylic resin pieces containing internal human forms, limestone carvings, and smaller-scale maquettes or studies related to his monumental public commissions. Common subjects include allegorical figures, spiritual and creation themes, and portrait busts. Many bronzes and acrylics were issued as signed and numbered limited editions.

Market and appraisal context

Frederick Hart maintains a deep and active secondary auction market with 451 recorded lots, of which 370 carry realized prices. His auction history spans from September 2005 through April 2026, with 67 lots appearing in the most recent 12-month window alone—a roughly 56% volume increase over the prior 12 months (43 lots), indicating sustained and growing collector interest. Price dispersion is wide: the low end starts at $100 (small studies and maquettes), the interquartile range runs $1,000–$2,600, and the ceiling reaches $260,000 for monumental or singular works. The median realized price of $1,625 reflects the predominance of editioned table-top bronzes and acrylic resin sculptures in the auction stream. Works tied to his major public commissions—particularly Ex Nihilo and Daughters of Odessa—command significant premiums: Ex Nihilo bronzes have realized £8,500–£17,000 at Roseberys (London), while Daughters of Odessa achieved $8,000 at Roland Auctions NY and $17,160 at John Moran Auctioneers. Smaller acrylic figurines such as Herself and Reflections trade in the $600–$1,600 range. Heritage Auctions is the most frequently appearing house, followed by regional firms like Ahlers & Ogletree, Abell Auction, and Leonard Auction, confirming broad geographic distribution across U.S. and U.K. salerooms.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Bronze sculpture
  • Acrylic (clear cast resin) sculpture
  • Stone carving (limestone)
  • Figurative sculpture
  • Memorial and religious sculpture

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • Hart's oeuvre includes both unique monumental commissions and widely editioned smaller works; auction results vary widely by scale, medium, and edition.
  • The Getty ULAN entry (500005306) was unreachable at collection time, so one expected authority source could not be consulted.
  • Auction prices in the source pack include both USD and GBP results; direct currency conversion was not applied. The GBP-denominated Ex Nihilo results at Roseberys should be converted for USD-based comparisons.
  • The $260,000 maximum price likely represents a unique or monumental work and should not be used as a benchmark for typical editioned pieces, where the interquartile range is $1,000–$2,600.

Evidence

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Data basis

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