Frederick Simpson Coburn Auction Prices and Value Guide
Frederick Simpson Coburn auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 206 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Frederick Simpson Coburn auction prices: quick answer
Frederick Simpson Coburn auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Frederick Simpson Coburn
- Source records
- 206
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Frederick Simpson Coburn
Frederick Simpson Coburn (1871–1960) was a Canadian painter, illustrator, draftsman, and photographer associated with the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Born and later deceased in Upper Melbourne, Quebec, Coburn developed a practice grounded in landscape and animal subjects that resonated with both Canadian and international audiences. He also spent formative time in Belgium, where the RKD records activity in Mol, Antwerp. Known by the initials F. S. Coburn, he held a Doctor of Civil Law and built a reputation as a versatile artist whose output extended beyond easel painting into illustration and photographic work. His paintings of rural Canadian life — particularly scenes featuring animals and the Quebec countryside — remain the works most frequently encountered by collectors and at auction. Coburn's dual identity as both a fine artist and a working illustrator gives his oeuvre unusual breadth across media and subject matter.
oil paintingdrawinglandscapeanimal representation
Common works and media
Coburn most commonly produced oil paintings of landscapes and animal subjects, especially scenes of rural Quebec life. He also created drawings, illustrations for publication, and photographic works. Works on paper — including preparatory sketches and illustrations — surface at auction less frequently than his canvases but are part of his documented practice.
Market and appraisal context
Coburn's works appear regularly at Canadian art auctions, with over two hundred lots documented in the Appraisily database. Landscape paintings and animal subjects dominate his auction record. Collectors should consider medium (oil on canvas versus works on paper), subject matter, provenance, condition, and whether a work dates from his Canadian or Belgian period. Illustrations and photographic works are less common at auction and may require specialist attribution. Specific price guidance requires reviewing comparable public auction results, which are not included in the current source pack.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- The source pack does not include specific auction results or price-range data; valuation guidance should be supplemented with comparable sale records
- Attribution should be confirmed through provenance documentation or expert review
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History museum or university
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 Simpson Coburn 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.
Can Appraisily value my Frederick Simpson Coburn artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.