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Sam Francis Lithographs: Auction Prices

1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 596 auction results for Sam Francis lithographs between 2001 and 2026, and 548 of them sold (92%). Half of the priced sales fell between $1.4kSign up free to see and $4.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.4kSign up free to see. The White Line holds the top price on file: $61.5kSign up free to see at Kornfeld (September 2020). The houses with the most results are Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (161), Kornfeld (128) and Bonhams (79).

CHF 56,000≈ $61,494≈ £47,456≈ €51,968Sign uprecord priceThe White LineKornfeld596auction results2001–2026years recorded92%sold$2.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Sam Francis lithographs: key figures

Auction results
596
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$2.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$61.5kSign up free to see The White Line, Kornfeld, Sep 2020

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (161), Kornfeld (128), Bonhams (79)

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  1. Untitled by Sam Francis, Lithograph, sold Oct 2020
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 281
    $2,000≈ £1,546≈ €1,696Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  2. The White Line by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2020
    The White Line, 1960
    Lithograph
    85,2 x 63,2 cm, image - 90 x 63,2 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 52
    CHF 56,000≈ $61,494≈ £47,456≈ €51,968HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 35,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  3. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1974, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2020
    Ohne Titel, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 19/30
    69,8 x 105,7 cm, image and sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 661
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  4. For James Kirsch, State II by Sam Francis, 1972, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2020
    For James Kirsch, State II, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 1/8
    71,1 x 104,8 cm, image and sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 657
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  5. Blue Blood Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2020
    Blue Blood Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 47/50
    90 x 63,2 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 651
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  6. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1973, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2020
    Ohne Titel, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 145/150
    29,5 x 24,7 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 862
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  7. Water Buffalo by Sam Francis, 1964, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2020
    Water Buffalo, 1964
    Lithograph · ed. 2/50
    49,5 x 38,1 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 860
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  8. Spring Solution by Sam Francis, 1972, lithograph in colors, sold Jul 2020
    Spring Solution, 1972
    Lithograph
    23 h x 18¼ w in (58 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 104
    $5,625≈ £4,324≈ €4,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. SF-71 by Sam Francis, 1963, Farblithografie auf RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2020
    SF-71, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 97(?)/100
    38,5 x 56,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 667
    €2,064≈ $2,318≈ £1,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. and Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) and Walasse Ting (Chinese/American, 1929-2010), Fresh Air School: Exhibition of Paintings, complete with one original by Sam Francis, lithograph by each artist, number 23 of 30, offered May 2020
    and Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) and Walasse Ting (Chinese/American, 1929-2010), Fresh Air School: Exhibition of Paintings, complete with one original
    Lithograph
    15 x 22 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 162
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  11. Concert Hall Set II by Sam Francis, 1977, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Feb 2020
    Concert Hall Set II, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 210
    $1,625≈ £1,257≈ €1,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. An 8 Set - 2 (from the Pasadena Box) by Sam Francis, 1963, 3-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Feb 2020
    An 8 Set - 2 (from the Pasadena Box), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 98
    $3,750≈ £2,881≈ €3,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Aus: "Papierski Portfolio" by Sam Francis, 1992, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Feb 2020
    Aus: "Papierski Portfolio", 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 5/20
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 33
    €903≈ $979≈ £751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Feb 2020
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 7/10
    58,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 35
    €1,161≈ $1,259≈ £966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Metal Field by Sam Francis, 1972, Lithografie auf Fabriano Rosa, sold Oct 2019
    Metal Field, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 3/17
    89 x 61cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 23
    €2,064≈ $2,292≈ £1,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Untitled (SF-329) by Sam Francis, 1988, Lithograph in colors, on Waterleaf paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2019
    Untitled (SF-329), 1988
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/50
    S. 45 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (114.6 x 71.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 212
    $6,875≈ £5,360≈ €6,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Green and Red by Sam Francis, 1966, 4-color lithograph on German Etching paper, sold Oct 2019
    Green and Red, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 199
    $4,063≈ £3,125≈ €3,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box) by Sam Francis, 1963, 4-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2019
    An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 15
    $2,125≈ £1,634≈ €1,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Falling Star (from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary....) by Sam Francis, 1981, 3-color lithograph on Arches 88 paper, sold Oct 2019
    Falling Star (from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary....), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 14
    $2,250≈ £1,731≈ €2,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Concert Hall Set I by Sam Francis, 1977, lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2019
    Concert Hall Set I, 1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    22½ h x 18½ w in (57 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 327
    $1,500≈ £1,172≈ €1,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  21. Paradise of Ash (diptych) by Sam Francis, 1981, 2 Farblithografien auf Bütten, sold Sep 2019
    Paradise of Ash (diptych), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 42/43
    117,5 x 81cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 95
    €2,678≈ $2,972≈ £2,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  22. Pasadena Box by Sam Francis, 1963-64/66, The complete portfolio of 13 works including eight lithographs in colours on BFK Rives paper, one lithograph in colours , sold Sep 2019
    Pasadena Box, 1963-64/66
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 95/100
    box 42.8 x 42.4 x 62.5 cm (16 7/8 x 16 3/4 x 24 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £22,500≈ $27,740≈ €25,304Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Blue-Green by Sam Francis, 1963, Lithograph, sold Jun 2019
    Blue-Green, 1963
    Lithograph
    25" high x 36" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 70
    $1,500≈ £1,186≈ €1,318HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  24. Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, 1992, 7 Farblithografien auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2019
    Papierski Portfolio, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. E.A
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 71
    €6,694≈ $7,618≈ £6,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  25. The Upper Red by Sam Francis, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Jun 2019
    The Upper Red, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 107/300
    50 x 65,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 28
    €1,097≈ $1,236≈ £977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Metal Field by Sam Francis, 1972, Farbige Lithographie, offered Jun 2019
    Metal Field, 1972
    Lithograph
    89,2 x 61 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 699
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  27. Out of my coffin by Sam Francis, 1963, Farbige Lithographie, offered Jun 2019
    Out of my coffin, 1963
    Lithograph
    33,1 x 25,5 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 693
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  28. Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue by Sam Francis, 1961, Farbige Lithographie, offered Jun 2019
    Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue, 1961
    Lithograph
    50,5 x 65,5 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 689
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  29. Untitled (SF-345) by Sam Francis, 1991, Lithograph in colors, on Waterleaf paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2019
    Untitled (SF-345), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/50
    S. 46 3/8 x 30 in. (117.8 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $6,875≈ £5,285≈ €6,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  30. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1964, Lithograph in colours, on Kochi rice paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2019
    Untitled, 1964
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/40
    S. 39.4 x 57.8 cm (15 1/2 x 22 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    £3,000≈ $3,907≈ €3,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) by Sam Francis, 1986, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2019
    Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky), 1986
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 76 x 55.9 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    £1,625≈ $2,116≈ €1,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  32. Untitled, from Marginalia: Hommage to Shimizu by Sam Francis, 1979, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2019
    Untitled, from Marginalia: Hommage to Shimizu, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 62/100
    I. 50.3 x 39.7 cm (19 3/4 x 15 5/8 in.) S. 56.1 x 46.1 cm (22 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    £1,750≈ $2,279≈ €2,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Coldest Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Lithograph in colors, sold Dec 2018
    Coldest Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 65
    63 x 90 cm (24.8 x 35.4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 20
    €3,125≈ $3,547≈ £2,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  34. Sulfur Sails by Sam Francis, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2018
    Sulfur Sails, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/20
    S. 38 3/8 x 26 in. (97.5 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 188
    $3,250≈ £2,479≈ €2,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Untitled (from Portfolio 9) by Sam Francis, 1967, 3-color lithograph on Rives BFK paper, sold Sep 2018
    Untitled (from Portfolio 9), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 91
    $2,250≈ £1,727≈ €1,939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Dark Cup by Sam Francis, 1973, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    Dark Cup, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 7/28
    70 : 105 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 819
    CHF 1,200≈ $1,215≈ £908≈ €1,036HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  37. Vegetable II by Sam Francis, 1971, Colour lithograph on wove paper, sold Jun 2018
    Vegetable II, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 5/15
    89 x 61 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 818
    CHF 4,700≈ $4,759≈ £3,557≈ €4,057HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  38. Silver Line by Sam Francis, 1971, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    Silver Line, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 53/57
    37,5 : 28 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 817
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,038≈ £2,271≈ €2,590HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  39. The East is Red by Sam Francis, 1970, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    The East is Red, 1970
    Lithograph
    64 : 89 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 816
    CHF 5,300≈ $5,366≈ £4,011≈ €4,575HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  40. Coral Red by Sam Francis, 1970, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    Coral Red, 1970
    Lithograph · ed. 3/3
    60 : 88 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 814
    CHF 4,200≈ $4,253≈ £3,179≈ €3,625HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  41. Sail I by Sam Francis, 1968, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    Sail I, 1968
    Lithograph · ed. 3/40
    101,5 : 71 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 813
    CHF 900≈ $911≈ £681≈ €777HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  42. Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, Variant II by Sam Francis, 1961, Farbige Lithographie, sold Jun 2018
    Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, Variant II, 1961
    Lithograph · ed. 15/50
    50,7 : 65,8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 812
    CHF 4,000≈ $4,050≈ £3,027≈ €3,453HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  43. Serpent on the Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2018
    Serpent on the Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/20
    S. 24 3/4 x 35 1/2 in. (62.9 x 90.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $2,125≈ £1,522≈ €1,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. An Other Set - X, from Pasadena Box by Sam Francis, 1963, Lithograph in colors, on Shirikawa rice paper mounted on a silk roll (as issued), the full sheet, sold Apr 2018
    An Other Set - X, from Pasadena Box, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/100
    S. 31 x 18 1/2 in. (78.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    $4,000≈ £2,865≈ €3,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. o.T by Sam Francis, Lithografie auf Velin, sold Feb 2018
    o.T
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/30
    69 x 94cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 11
    €1,161≈ $1,428≈ £1,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Fabriano Artistico, with full margins, sold Oct 2017
    Untitled, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. 44/75
    I. 18 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. (47 x 57.2 cm) S. 25 x 28 1/4 in. (63.5 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $2,000≈ £1,516≈ €1,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Cut Throat by Sam Francis, 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2017
    Cut Throat, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 45 1/8 x 31 1/4 in. (114.6 x 79.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 249
    $6,000≈ £4,549≈ €5,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1975., Farbige Lithographie., offered Jun 2017
    Untitled, 1975.
    Lithograph
    73,2:56,3 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 614
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  49. White Deeps by Sam Francis, 1972, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2017
    White Deeps, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 17/28
    98 x 67,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 613
    CHF 6,000≈ $6,161≈ £4,836≈ €5,518HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 7,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  50. Dewy Unicorn by Sam Francis, 1972, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Jun 2017
    Dewy Unicorn, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 3/23
    60 x 46cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 612
    CHF 4,300≈ $4,416≈ £3,466≈ €3,955HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗

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