What is a Francis Chapin painting worth?
1899–1965 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 12 priced auction sales, works by Francis Chapin have sold for a median of $721Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $309Sign up free to see and $1,277Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $1,152Sign up free to see across 7 sales. In the last five years the median was $902Sign up free to see across 10 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Francis Chapin prices by medium
- Auction results
- 13
- Sold rate
- 92%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2026
- Median price
- $721Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $3.3kSign up free to see Luncheon on the Grass, Toomey & Co., Feb 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $460–$1.8kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $252–$850Sign up free to see | $448Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Toomey & Co. (8), Brunk Auctions (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $911–$2.5kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 7 | $388–$902Sign up free to see | $592Sign up free to see |
Recent Francis Chapin sales
- Cedarburg Church, oil on canvas — $1,152Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Untitled, watercolor on paper — $448Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Luncheon on the Grass, oil on Masonite — $3,302Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
- Girl in Red, oil on board — $1,651Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
- Chicago River, watercolor on paper — $953Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Feb 27, 2026
- City Landscape, oil on canvas — $1,905Sign up free to see, Wright, Feb 20, 2025
- Untitled (Ivan Albright's Studio and St. Michael's), oil on board — $328Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Oct 22, 2024
- Town Square with Church and Palm Trees, oil on board — $252Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 27, 2024
Questions about Francis Chapin prices
What is a Francis Chapin painting worth?
Based on 12 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Francis Chapin have sold for a median of $721, and half of them sold between $309 and $1,277. For paintings alone the median is $1,152 (7 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Francis Chapin sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $3,302 for “Luncheon on the Grass” at Toomey & Co. in February 2026.
Which Francis Chapin medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,152 (7 sales).
How often do Francis Chapin works sell at auction?
92% of the 13 lots recorded between 2005 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Francis Chapin painting?
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Of the 13 lots by Francis Chapin recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 12 found a buyer (92%).
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