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Sam Francis Etchings: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 84 auction results for Sam Francis etchings between 2005 and 2026, of which 74 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $441 to $24,063, with a median of $2,900 across 74 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $24,063 for “La Primavera (Spring) (Lembark I.98; SFE-070RC)” at Bonhams in 2021.

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  1. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-044), 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-044), 1987
    Etching · Paper
    8½ h x 6¾ w in (22 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Sam Francis, La Primavera (Spring) (SF-070RC), 1988, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano
    La Primavera (Spring) (SF-070RC), 1988
    Etching
    38¾ h x 78¼ w in (98 x 199 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $11,520≈ £8,521≈ €9,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-118), etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-118)
    Etching
    35¾ h x 18 w in (91 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $832≈ £621≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981, etching on Fabriano
    Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981
    Etching
    24 h x 16½ w in (61 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $512≈ £382≈ €441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-002), 1982, etching
    Untitled (SFE-002), 1982
    Etching
    11½ h x 10 w in (29 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $576≈ £430≈ €496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-092), 1993, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-092), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/25
    plate 15 3/8 x 12 3/16in (39.1 x 31cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981, etching on Fabriano
    Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981
    Etching
    23¾ h x 16½ w in (60 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $1,080≈ £801≈ €924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Sam Francis, La primavera fredda (SFE-071RC), 1988, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano
    La primavera fredda (SFE-071RC), 1988
    Etching
    38⅝ h x 78½ w in (98 x 199 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $10,795≈ £8,034≈ €9,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-112), 1994, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-112), 1994
    Etching
    11¾ h x 16⅜ w in (30 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $1,651≈ £1,229≈ €1,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Red Coral (Lembark I.8; SFE-3A), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano Rosapina paper
    Red Coral (Lembark I.8; SFE-3A), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    17 5/8 x 19 7/8in (44.8 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 241
    $1,536≈ £1,135≈ €1,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-118), etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-118)
    Etching
    35¾ h x 18 w in (91 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 255
    $1,452≈ £1,098≈ €1,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Second Mother (SFE-280), 1981, etching on Fabriano Rosapina
    Second Mother (SFE-280), 1981
    Etching
    17¾ h x 7⅞ w in (45 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 262
    $572≈ £433≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-012), 1983, etching and aquatint on Somerset Textured
    Untitled (SFE-012), 1983
    Etching · Paper
    34 h x 23¾ w in (86 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    $826≈ £625≈ €743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-012), 1983, etching and aquatint
    Untitled (SFE-012), 1983
    Etching
    34⅛ h x 23¾ w in (87 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $819≈ £624≈ €741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-090), 1993, Etching in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-090), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/26
    I. 16 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (41.3 x 18.4 cm) S. 25 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (64.8 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $1,524≈ £1,162≈ €1,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SFE-307), 1981, copper plate etching on Fabriano Tiepolo
    Self-Portrait (SFE-307), 1981
    Etching · Panel
    2 h x 4¼ w in (5 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $441≈ £350≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Misty Sails (SFE-2E), 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Misty Sails (SFE-2E), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    15⅞ h x 17¾ w in (40 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $693≈ £549≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Trietto 3, etching and aquatint on paper
    Trietto 3
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    image size: 68 by 98cm; 105 by 143,5 by 10cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  19. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-118), etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-118)
    Etching
    35¾ h x 18 w in (91 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $693≈ £545≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-006), 1982, etching and aquatint in colors with chine collé on Somerset Satin
    Untitled (SFE-006), 1982
    Etching · Paper
    16¾ h x 5⅛ w in (43 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $693≈ £545≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-090), 1993, Etching in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-090), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 15/26
    I. 16 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (41.3 x 18.4 cm) S. 25 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (64.8 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 280
    $1,524≈ £1,247≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1988, Colour etching
    Untitled, 1988
    Etching · ed. 7/20
    40.6 x 147.3 cm, platemark; 77.5 x 157 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 622
    CHF 7,500≈ $8,313≈ £6,574≈ €7,684HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 6,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Red Coral, 1973, Colour etching
    Red Coral, 1973
    Etching · ed. 31/45
    44.7 x 50.1 cm, platemark; 69 x 88.7 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 940
    CHF 2,000≈ $2,206≈ £1,761≈ €2,050HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29¼ h x 35¼ w in (74 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $630≈ £505≈ €571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29½ h x 35½ w in (75 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $945≈ £758≈ €856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Sam Francis, Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain), 1988, etching and aquatint in colours on Fabriano paper - numbered 7 from an edition of 10
    Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. VII/X
    99 x 199.60cm (39 x 78.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 48
    €2,800≈ $2,986≈ £2,491HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29¼ h x 35¼ w in (74 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $786≈ £649≈ €731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum
    Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29½ h x 35½ w in (75 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $2,394≈ £1,975≈ €2,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-117), 1995, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (SFE-117), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/35
    12 x 10in (30.5 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    $816≈ £686≈ €784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-087), 1992, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-087), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    7 x 5in (17.8 x 12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Untitled (Yellow) (SFE-081RC), 1992, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Yellow) (SFE-081RC), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    23 1/4 x 26 1/8in (59.1 x 66.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    $4,590≈ £3,858≈ €4,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992, Etching in colors on Fabriano paper
    Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. VIII/XXIV
    19 1/2 x 28 5/8in (49.5 x 72.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    $3,188≈ £2,679≈ €3,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-081), 1991, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-081), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/27
    16 3/4 x 10 1/2in (42.5 x 26.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 51
    $2,295≈ £1,929≈ €2,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-080), 1991, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-080), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    35 7/8 x 17 7/8in (91.1 x 45.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Sam Francis, La Primavera Fredda (Cold Spring) (Lembark I. 99, SFE-071RC), 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper
    La Primavera Fredda (Cold Spring) (Lembark I. 99, SFE-071RC), 1988
    Etching · Paper
    39 x 78 5/8in (99.1 x 199.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Sam Francis, La Primavera (Spring) (Lembark I. 98, SFE-070RC), 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper
    La Primavera (Spring) (Lembark I. 98, SFE-070RC), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/30
    39 1/8 x 78 5/8in (99.4 x 199.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    $8,033≈ £6,752≈ €7,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain) (Lembark I. 97, SFE-069RC), 1988, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper
    Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain) (Lembark I. 97, SFE-069RC), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. IX/X
    38 7/8 x 78 3/4in (98.7 x 200cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    $10,200≈ £8,574≈ €9,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Green Coral (Lembark I. 10, SFE-5A), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano Rosapina paper
    Green Coral (Lembark I. 10, SFE-5A), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    17 3/4 x 19 7/8in (45.1 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Salmon (Lembark I. 9, SFE-4B), 1973, Etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosapina paper
    Salmon (Lembark I. 9, SFE-4B), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    15 3/4 x 18in (40 x 45.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Red Coral (Lembark I. 8, SFE-3A), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano Rosapina paper
    Red Coral (Lembark I. 8, SFE-3A), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    17 5/8 x 19 7/8in (44.8 x 50.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark I. 1, SFE-073RC), 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Lembark I. 1, SFE-073RC), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/20
    29 1/2 x 35 5/8in (74.9 x 90.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    $3,188≈ £2,679≈ €3,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Self Portrait (SFE-298) (L. I19), 1982, Etching and aquatint, on Fabriano Tiepolo paper, with full margins
    Self Portrait (SFE-298) (L. I19), 1982
    Etching · Paper · ed. PP
    I. 7 x 5 1/2 in. (17.8 x 14 cm) S. 19 1/8 x 15 in. (48.6 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $504≈ £445≈ €512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Metal Field I (SFE-2C) (L. I5), 1973, Etching and aquatint, on Fabriano Rosaspina paper, with full margins
    Metal Field I (SFE-2C) (L. I5), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 34/42
    I. 29 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (74.9 x 90.2 cm) S. 38 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (97.8 x 118.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    $1,008≈ £891≈ €1,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-044), 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-044), 1987
    Etching · Paper
    9 h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $2,500≈ £2,165≈ €2,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-114), 1994, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-114), 1994
    Etching
    11¾ h x 35¾ w in (30 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $7,500≈ £6,494≈ €7,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1973, Colour etching and aquatint
    Untitled, 1973
    Etching · ed. 9/20
    74.9 x 90.2 cm, platemark; 87.5 x 100.8 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 761
    CHF 2,200≈ $2,293≈ £1,825≈ €2,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-086), 1992, etching in colors on Rives BFK
    Untitled (SFE-086), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $2,375≈ £1,752≈ €2,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Salmon (SFE-4B), 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper
    Salmon (SFE-4B), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    25 h x 35 w in (63 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $1,625≈ £1,216≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-117), 1995, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled (SFE-117), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    12 x 10in (30.5 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $3,570≈ £2,649≈ €3,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-092), 1993, Etching in colors, on BFK paper
    Untitled (SFE-092), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/25
    15 1/4 x 12 1/8in (38.7 x 30.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    $3,570≈ £2,649≈ €3,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗

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