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Sam Francis Aquatints: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 63 auction results for Sam Francis aquatints between 2007 and 2026, of which 57 sold (90% sell-through). Prices realised range from $189 to $25,313, with a median of $4,375 across 57 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $25,313 for “Trietto 5 (SFE-078RC)” at Bonhams in 2021.

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  1. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-700), 1982, aquatint on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-700), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    7½ h x 5⅞ w in (19 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 172
    $832≈ £615≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-006), 1982, aquatint with chine-collé on Somerset Satin and Mochizuki rice
    Untitled (SFE-006), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    16½ h x 5⅛ w in (42 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $576≈ £426≈ €496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-600), 1982, aquatint on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-600), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    17¾ h x 13¾ w in (45 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $896≈ £663≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992, Etching in colors on Fabriano paper
    Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 54/75
    19 1/2 x 28 5/8in (49.5 x 72.7cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 355
    £1,290≈ $1,741≈ €1,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-075) (L. I114), 1990, Aquatint and monoprint in colours, with Chine-collé to Twinrocker paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-075) (L. I114), 1990
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 10/22
    I. 61 x 45.7 cm (24 x 17 7/8 in.) S. 84.5 x 68.6 cm (33 1/4 x 27 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 354
    £2,064≈ $2,786≈ €2,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled [SFE-043], 1987, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled [SFE-043], 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    47⅝ h x 32⅜ w in (121 x 82 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $7,680≈ £5,711≈ €6,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-001), 1982, aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-001), 1982
    Aquatint
    23¾ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 238
    $572≈ £426≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-028, Lembark I.62), 1985, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-028, Lembark I.62), 1985
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 6/23
    35 7/8 x 24 1/2in (91.1 x 62.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $7,680≈ £5,843≈ €6,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-072) (L. I106), 1989, Aquatint and monoprint in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-072) (L. I106), 1989
    Aquatint · Paper
    I. 17 7/8 x 19 3/4 in. (45.4 x 50.2 cm) S. 27 7/8 x 29 7/8 in. (70.8 x 75.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $1,651≈ £1,213≈ €1,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SFE-305), 1982, sugar lift aquatint on Fabriano Tiepolo
    Self-Portrait (SFE-305), 1982
    Aquatint
    6⅞ h x 6⅝ w in (17 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 260
    $254≈ £192≈ €229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Totem (SFE-279), 1983, aquatint on Fabriano Rosapina
    Totem (SFE-279), 1983
    Aquatint
    23⅞ h x 6 w in (61 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $1,778≈ £1,442≈ €1,729Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-032) (L. I66), 1986, Aquatint in colours, on Fabriano Rosaspina paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-032) (L. I66), 1986
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. AP
    I. 15.2 x 9.5 cm (5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.) S. 36.8 x 27.3 cm (14 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1983, Colour aquatint on wove paper "Somerset Textured"
    Untitled, 1983
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 1/17
    60.3 x 20.3 cm, platemark; 82.3 x 40.6 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1208
    CHF 1,600≈ $1,888≈ £1,442≈ €1,711HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-118), 1995, aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-118), 1995
    Aquatint
    35¾ h x 17⅞ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $378≈ £288≈ €342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Totem (SFE-279), 1983, aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina
    Totem (SFE-279), 1983
    Aquatint
    23¾ h x 6 w in (60 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $504≈ £384≈ €456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Self Portrait (SFE-301), 1982, aquatint on Fabriano Tiepolo
    Self Portrait (SFE-301), 1982
    Aquatint
    3⅝ h x 1⅞ w in (9 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $189≈ £144≈ €171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-099), aquatint and etching in colors on vellum
    Untitled (SFE-099)
    Aquatint · Other support
    7⅜ h x 7½ w in (19 x 19 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 267
    $1,890≈ £1,485≈ €1,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1982, Colour aquatint
    Untitled, 1982
    Aquatint · ed. 30/100
    79.5 x 63 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 941
    CHF 800≈ $882≈ £705≈ €820HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  19. Sam Francis, The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984, aquatint on BFK Rives
    The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    23½ h x 49 w in (60 x 124 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $4,032≈ £3,235≈ €3,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-021), 1984, aquatint in colors with chine collé on Japanese paper
    Untitled (SFE-021), 1984
    Aquatint
    35¾ h x 17¾ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $1,386≈ £1,112≈ €1,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984, aquatint on BFK Rives
    The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    23½ h x 49 w in (60 x 124 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $2,016≈ £1,663≈ €1,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-021), 1984, aquatint in colors with chine collé on Japanese paper
    Untitled (SFE-021), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    35¾ h x 17¾ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $1,764≈ £1,455≈ €1,641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Trietto 5 (SFE-078RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 5 (SFE-078RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 14/66
    38 3/8 x 47 3/8in (97.5 x 120.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $8,925≈ £7,503≈ €8,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Trietto 4 (SFE-077RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 4 (SFE-077RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 54/66
    38 1/4 x 47 1/4in (97.2 x 120cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    $8,925≈ £7,503≈ €8,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Trietto 3 (SFE-076RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 3 (SFE-076RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 64/66
    27 1/8 x 38 7/8in (68.9 x 98.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Sam Francis, Untitled, from Boundayr (Lembark I. 83, SFE-048), 1987, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Untitled, from Boundayr (Lembark I. 83, SFE-048), 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    4 x 3in (10.2 x 7.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 40
    $1,148≈ £965≈ €1,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I. 65, SFE-031), 1985, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Lembark I. 65, SFE-031), 1985
    Aquatint · Paper
    35 7/8 x 23 3/4in (91.1 x 60.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I. 35, SFE-003), 1982, Aquatint in colors on Somerset paper
    Untitled (Lembark I. 35, SFE-003), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    23 7/8 x 17 7/8in (60.6 x 45.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 31
    $3,188≈ £2,679≈ €3,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I. 33, SFE-001), 1982, Aquatint in colors on Somerset paper
    Untitled (Lembark I. 33, SFE-001), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    23 7/8 x 17 7/8in (60.6 x 45.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 30
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-048), 1987, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-048), 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    4 h x 3 w in (10 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 225
    $1,250≈ £1,131≈ €1,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE 041), 1986, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE 041), 1986
    Aquatint · Paper
    8⅞ h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $2,250≈ £2,036≈ €2,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Sam Francis, The Five Continents in Wintertime (L. I. 55), 1984, Five aquatints in colours, on one sheet of BFK Rives paper, with full margins
    The Five Continents in Wintertime (L. I. 55), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 3/9
    overall I. 60.5 x 126.5 cm (23 7/8 x 49 3/4 in.) S. 78.6 x 142 cm (30 7/8 x 55 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    £6,930≈ $8,003≈ €8,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1982, Aquatint on chine collé
    Untitled, 1982
    Aquatint · ed. 17/17
    42.2 x 13 cm, platemark; 74.3 x 59 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 580
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1982, Aquatint
    Untitled, 1982
    Aquatint · ed. 30/100
    79,5 x 63 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 762
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Trietto IV, 1991, aquatint in colors
    Trietto IV, 1991
    Aquatint
    38¼ h x 47¼ w in (97 x 120 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $6,875≈ £5,473≈ €6,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-040), 1986, aquatint in colors on Somerset Textured paper
    Untitled (SFE-040), 1986
    Aquatint · Paper
    34⅞ h x 16 w in (89 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 188
    $6,875≈ £5,145≈ €6,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Trietto 5 (SFE-078RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 5 (SFE-078RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 18/66
    38 3/8 x 47 3/8in (97.5 x 120.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 36
    $25,313≈ £18,781≈ €22,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Trietto 4 (SFE-077RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 4 (SFE-077RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 20/66
    38 1/4 x 47 1/4in (97.2 x 120cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 35
    $14,025≈ £10,406≈ €12,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Trietto 3 (SFE-076RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 3 (SFE-076RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 34/66
    27 1/8 x 39in (69 x 99.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $12,113≈ £8,987≈ €10,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Trietto 2 (SFE-075RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto 2 (SFE-075RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 44/66
    27 1/8 x 38 7/8in (68.9 x 98.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 33
    $12,750≈ £9,460≈ €11,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Trietto I (SFE-074RC), 1991, Aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper
    Trietto I (SFE-074RC), 1991
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. XII/XIV
    38 3/8 x 47 3/8in (97.5 x 120.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 32
    $14,025≈ £10,406≈ €12,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I.112; SFE-073), 1990, Aquatint in colors with chine collé, on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (Lembark I.112; SFE-073), 1990
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. AP
    23 3/4 x 17 7/8in (60.3 x 45.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 27
    $6,375≈ £4,730≈ €5,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I.47; SFE-014), 1984, Aquatint in colors, on Whatman paper
    Untitled (Lembark I.47; SFE-014), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    25 7/8 x 10 15/16in (65.7 x 27.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 16
    $6,120≈ £4,541≈ €5,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I.63; SFE-029), 1983, Aquatint in colors, on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (Lembark I.63; SFE-029), 1983
    Aquatint · Paper
    35 3/4 x 13 1/2in (90.8 x 34.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    $6,120≈ £4,541≈ €5,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1987, Colour aquatint
    Untitled, 1987
    Aquatint · ed. 9/20
    91,5 x 82,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 611
    CHF 6,000≈ $6,484≈ £4,686≈ €5,512HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 7,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Untitled (2), 1985, Aquatints on Johannot paper
    Untitled (2), 1985
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 4
    $2,813≈ £2,077≈ €2,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1994, Sugarlift and spitbite aquatint on paper
    Untitled, 1994
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 198
    $3,438≈ £2,644≈ €3,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Leo rising, 1991, Farbaquatinta auf Velin
    Leo rising, 1991
    Aquatint
    91,1 × 45,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 702
    €5,000≈ $5,576≈ £4,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1987, 23-color aquatint with mixed-media and collage additions on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled, 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 210
    $7,500≈ £5,847≈ €6,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Sam Francis, The Five Continents in Wintertime, 1984, Aquatint on Rives BFK paper
    The Five Continents in Wintertime, 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 318
    $4,375≈ £3,320≈ €3,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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