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Francis Lymburner

Australian · 1916–1972 · Painter

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51auction results2014–2026years recorded73%sold (37)$447Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Francis Lymburner, Young Dancer (circa 1964), 1964, oil on composition boardYoung Dancer (circa 1964)Smith & Singer · A$29,455≈ $19,728≈ £15,809≈ €17,992Sign up to see
  2. Francis Lymburner, Lovers in Park (circa 1943), 1943, oil on canvasLovers in Park (circa 1943)Smith & Singer · A$4,880≈ $3,709≈ £2,508≈ €3,448Sign up to see
  3. Francis Lymburner, Two Girls, oil on canvas on composition boardTwo GirlsSmith & Singer · A$3,660≈ $3,436≈ £2,028≈ €2,559Sign up to see

Francis Lymburner’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).

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ArtSell has recorded 51 auction results for Francis Lymburner between 2014 and 2026, of which 37 sold (73%). Recorded sale prices range from $117Sign up free to see to $19.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $19.7kSign up free to see for Young Dancer (circa 1964) at Smith & Singer in May 2023. The most common medium is oil paintings (29 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (38), Smith & Singer (7) and Leonard Joel (5).

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  1. Francis Lymburner, Polar Bear, ink on paper
    Polar Bear
    Drawing · Paper
    10 x 12.5cm (33 x 34.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 72
    A$350≈ $251≈ £187≈ €216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–300View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Francis Lymburner, Nude in Stockings, Oil on Board
    Nude in Stockings
    Oil · Board
    90x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1021
    A$800≈ $562≈ £419≈ €484HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Francis Lymburner, (2), Ink & Wash (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    13x18cm (each)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1023
    A$200≈ $140≈ £105≈ €121HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Francis Lymburner, Mother and Child, Oil on Canvas
    Mother and Child
    Oil · Canvas
    74x49cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 42
    A$1,000≈ $707≈ £529≈ €612HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Francis Lymburner, Sprawling Woman, Oil on Canvas on Board
    Sprawling Woman
    Oil · Canvas
    39x49.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 43
    A$700≈ $495≈ £370≈ €428HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Francis Lymburner, A Sea Shell on a Sea Shore, 1948, Oil on Canvas
    A Sea Shell on a Sea Shore, 1948
    Oil · Canvas
    39x47.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 31
    A$1,000≈ $653≈ £494≈ €564HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Francis Lymburner, The Big Day (The Bride), c.1964-66, Oil on Canvas on Board
    The Big Day (The Bride), c.1964-66
    Oil · Canvas
    90x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 33
    A$1,600≈ $1,044≈ £790≈ €903HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Francis Lymburner, Picnic, Pencil
    Picnic
    Drawing
    19x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 35
    A$180≈ $117≈ £89≈ €102HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Francis Lymburner, Figures on Jetty, Oil on Canvas
    Figures on Jetty
    Oil · Canvas
    36.5x44.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 38
    A$800≈ $524≈ £395≈ €453HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Francis Lymburner, The Monument, Ink & Wash
    The Monument
    Drawing
    27.5x36cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 322
    A$300≈ $197≈ £146≈ €169HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Francis Lymburner: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Francis Lymburner at auction?

$19,728Sign up free to see, for Young Dancer (circa 1964) at Smith & Singer (May 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Francis Lymburner?

The median sale price is $447Sign up free to see across 37 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Francis Lymburner have sold at auction?

37 of 51 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Francis Lymburner?

Davidson Auctions, Smith & Singer and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Smith & Singer · Leonard Joel

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