Frances Goodman

South African · b. 1975

Frances Goodman is a South African mixed-media artist who currently lives in Johannesburg. Her work makes use of acrylic nails and other unconventional materials and is… (Wikipedia)

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24auction results2016–2026years recorded38%sold (9)$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Frances Goodman, Jenga IV, 2024, glazed ceramicJenga IVStrauss & Co · ZAR 180,000≈ $10,375≈ £7,907≈ €8,974Sign up to see
  2. Frances Goodman, Randela 100/5, 2016, strung sequins on linenRandela 100/5Strauss & Co · ZAR 96,730≈ $6,849≈ £5,349≈ €6,083Sign up to see
  3. Frances Goodman, Lotsa Lines, 2020, acrylic nails, foam, resin, siliconeLotsa LinesStrauss & Co · ZAR 110,000≈ $5,993≈ £4,908≈ €5,621Sign up to see

Frances Goodman’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 24 auction results for Frances Goodman between 2016 and 2026, of which 9 sold (38%). Recorded sale prices range from $292Sign up free to see to $10.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.4kSign up free to see for Jenga IV at Strauss & Co in November 2025. The most common medium is mixed media (8 lots). Most results come from Strauss & Co (23) and Wright (1).

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  1. Frances Goodman, Untitled (Blue Car Bonnet), 2013, car bonnet and diamante
    Untitled (Blue Car Bonnet), 2013
    car bonnet and diamante
    height: 115cm; width: 170cm; depth: 16cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 8
    ZAR 30,032≈ $1,833≈ £1,360≈ €1,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Frances Goodman, Jenga IV, 2024, glazed ceramic
    Jenga IV, 2024
    Sculpture
    height: 44cm; width: 14cm; depth: 14cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 25
    ZAR 180,000≈ $10,375≈ £7,907≈ €8,974HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Frances Goodman, Below the Belt, 2012, acrylic nails, glue and polyurethane
    Below the Belt, 2012
    Acrylic
    height: 110cm; width: 40cm; depth: 32cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 39
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,088≈ £843≈ €1,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Frances Goodman, Randela II, 2015, beads and thread
    Randela II, 2015
    beads and thread
    11 by 31cm excluding frame; 25 by 45 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 25
    ZAR 10,553≈ $564≈ £443≈ €524Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Frances Goodman, Lotsa Lines, 2020, acrylic nails, foam, resin, silicone
    Lotsa Lines, 2020
    Acrylic
    height: 30cm; width: 45cm; depth: 40cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 29
    ZAR 110,000≈ $5,993≈ £4,908≈ €5,621HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 130,000–150,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Frances Goodman, Pink Pearl, 2016, sculpture, acrylic nails, foam, resin and silicon
    Pink Pearl, 2016
    Acrylic
    height: 42; width: 42; depth: 40cm; 31 by 45 by 39cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 246
    ZAR 34,140≈ $1,917≈ £1,676≈ €1,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Frances Goodman, I Keep Trying
    I Keep Trying
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 422
    ZAR 4,690≈ $292≈ £240≈ €279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Frances Goodman, Randela 100/5, 2016, strung sequins on linen
    Randela 100/5, 2016
    strung sequins on linen · Linen
    50 by 102cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 91
    ZAR 96,730≈ $6,849≈ £5,349≈ €6,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Frances Goodman, Bloody Rage, 2006, beads, silk, thread
    Bloody Rage, 2006
    beads, silk, thread
    3¾ h x 14¾ w x 12½ d in (10 x 37 x 32 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 318
    $688≈ £514≈ €617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  10. Frances Goodman, Deathly Silence, mixed media with beads
    Deathly Silence
    Mixed media
    height: 22cm; width: 29,5cm; depth: 7cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 309
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Frances Goodman: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Frances Goodman at auction?

$10,375Sign up free to see, for Jenga IV at Strauss & Co (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Frances Goodman?

The median sale price is $1.8kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Frances Goodman have sold at auction?

9 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Frances Goodman?

Strauss & Co and Wright account for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co · Wright

About Frances Goodman

Frances Goodman is a South African mixed-media artist who currently lives in Johannesburg. Her work makes use of acrylic nails and other unconventional materials and is "interested in the relations between femininity, costuming, and role-playing".

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