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Sam Francis Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 595 auction results for Sam Francis lithographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 547 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $61,494, with a median of $2,432 across 547 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 10 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $61,494 for “The White Line” at Kornfeld in 2020.

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  1. Sam Francis, Foot Print II, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Foot Print II, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/4
    38.2 x 27.9 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1198
    CHF 1,300≈ $1,636≈ £1,207≈ €1,393HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963, Colour lithograph on Kochi rice Japan paper
    Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/25
    80.3 x 47.3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1197
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,776≈ £2,785≈ €3,215HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963, Colour lithograph on Kochi rice Japan paper
    Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/25
    80 x 47.3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1196
    CHF 2,400≈ $3,021≈ £2,228≈ €2,572HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  4. Sam Francis, For Miró, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    For Miró, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    56 x 76 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1194
    CHF 1,200≈ $1,510≈ £1,114≈ €1,286HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,200–View at Kornfeld ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Flying Love, 1963, Colour lithograph on wove paper
    Flying Love, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    60.8 x 47.8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1193
    CHF 1,200≈ $1,510≈ £1,114≈ €1,286HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Blue-Violet, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Blue-Violet, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    56 x 75.8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1192
    CHF 550≈ $692≈ £511≈ €589HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 600–View at Kornfeld ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Heart Stone, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Heart Stone, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    63 x 90 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1191
    CHF 2,800≈ $3,524≈ £2,599≈ €3,001HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Chinese Balloons, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Chinese Balloons, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    65.5 x 50.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1190
    CHF 1,500≈ $1,888≈ £1,393≈ €1,608HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Chinese Planet, 1963, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Chinese Planet, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/20
    76 x 59.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1188
    CHF 2,400≈ $3,021≈ £2,228≈ €2,572HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue. Variant II, 1961, Colour lithograph on wove paper
    Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue. Variant II, 1961
    Lithograph · Paper
    50.5 x 65.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1187
    CHF 2,400≈ $3,021≈ £2,228≈ €2,572HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,800–View at Kornfeld ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue, 1961, Farbige Lithographie
    Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue, 1961
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 396/400
    50,5 x 65,5 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1186
    CHF 750≈ $944≈ £696≈ €804HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 800–View at Kornfeld ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Happy Death Prints, 1960, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Happy Death Prints, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    63.5 x 90.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1185
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,776≈ £2,785≈ €3,215HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Blue Stone, 1960, Colour lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper with watermark
    Blue Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    90.5 x 63 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1184
    CHF 1,300≈ $1,636≈ £1,207≈ €1,393HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Deux Magots, 1960, Colour lithograph on Arches wove paper, with watermark
    Deux Magots, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/55
    63 x 90 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 1183
    CHF 3,500≈ $4,405≈ £3,249≈ €3,751HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  15. Sam Francis, First Stone, 1960, Farblithografie auf BFK (Wasserzeichen)
    First Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/65
    50 x 65,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 68
    €2,904≈ $3,384≈ £2,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Sam Francis, The Upper Red, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    The Upper Red, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 128/300
    50 x 65,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 67
    €594≈ $692≈ £516Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Collection of eleven posters, 1968-94, offset lithograph in colors
    Collection of eleven posters, 1968-94
    Lithograph
    56½ h x 36½ w in (144 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 335
    $254≈ £189≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-229), 1983, offset lithograph in colors on Arches
    Untitled (SF-229), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 21⅜ w in (89 x 54 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 341
    $699≈ £521≈ €600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-323), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-323), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 35 w in (69 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 339
    $635≈ £473≈ €545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-320), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-320), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅛ h x 35 w in (69 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 337
    $318≈ £237≈ €273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    27½ h x 41½ w in (70 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 334
    $2,540≈ £1,894≈ €2,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-207), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-207), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 338
    $445≈ £332≈ €382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-022), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-022), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    31¾ h x 23⅞ w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 336
    $508≈ £379≈ €436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-97A), 1966, lithograph
    Untitled (SF-97A), 1966
    Lithograph
    29¾ h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 333
    $318≈ £237≈ €273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-050), 1973, lithograph
    Self-Portrait (SF-050), 1973
    Lithograph
    32 h x 23½ w in (81 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 340
    $254≈ £189≈ €218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Sam Francis, Pointing at the Future III (SF-254), 1977, lithograph in two parts
    Pointing at the Future III (SF-254), 1977
    Lithograph
    44¼ h x 72 w in (112 x 183 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 332
    $2,794≈ £2,083≈ €2,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972
    Lithograph
    15 h x 22 w in (38 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 145
    $445≈ £328≈ €381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-229), 1983, offset lithograph in colors on Arches
    Untitled (SF-229), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 21⅜ w in (89 x 54 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 181
    $1,397≈ £1,049≈ €1,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Paper Weight (Lembark L.118, SF-109), 1971, Lithograph on wove paper
    Paper Weight (Lembark L.118, SF-109), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 17 x 21 7/8in (43.2 x 55.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    $435≈ £318≈ €372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Green and Red (Lembark L.85, SF-59), 1966, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Green and Red (Lembark L.85, SF-59), 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 23 x 30 7/8in (58.4 x 78.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,400–3,400View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Sam Francis, An 8 Set - 5, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.61, SF-69), 1963, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    An 8 Set - 5, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.61, SF-69), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 94/100
    sheet 15 x 11 1/8in (38.1 x 28.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    $2,816≈ £2,055≈ €2,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Firework (Lembark L.41, SF-39), 1963, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, a proof aside from the edition of 40
    Firework (Lembark L.41, SF-39), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 40
    sheet 13 1/2 x 10 1/4in (34.3 x 26cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $1,536≈ £1,121≈ €1,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Sam Francis, An 8 Set - 6, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.62, SF-70), 1963, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    An 8 Set - 6, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.62, SF-70), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 85/100
    sheet 19 1/4 x 15in (48.9 x 38.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    $1,920≈ £1,401≈ €1,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Sam Francis, For Rudd, 1963, Farblithografie auf Velin
    For Rudd, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 27/35
    34,5 x 26,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 54
    €3,325≈ $3,855≈ £2,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Blue-Green, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK (Wasserzeichen)
    Blue-Green, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    62 x 89cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 53
    €3,325≈ $3,855≈ £2,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Spleen (Red), 1971, lithograph in colors
    Spleen (Red), 1971
    Lithograph
    35 h x 78¾ w in (89 x 200 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 254
    $13,200≈ £9,986≈ €11,879Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Eleven exhibition posters, 1972-99, offset lithograph in colors
    Eleven exhibition posters, 1972-99
    Lithograph
    56½ h x 36½ w in (144 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $191≈ £144≈ €172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-321), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-321), 1975
    Lithograph
    35⅛ h x 27⅛ w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 253
    $1,080≈ £817≈ €972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Silver Field (SF-182), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Silver Field (SF-182), 1973
    Lithograph
    26 h x 34¼ w in (66 x 87 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 258
    $1,016≈ £769≈ €914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973, lithograph
    Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973
    Lithograph
    23 h x 19¾ w in (58 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 264
    $254≈ £192≈ €229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-322), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-322), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    31½ h x 24 w in (80 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 257
    $1,270≈ £961≈ €1,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the Vegetable series) (SF-112D), 1971, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (from the Vegetable series) (SF-112D), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 35 w in (61 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 259
    $762≈ £576≈ €686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Blue Blood Stone (SF-7) (L. L7), 1960, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Blue Blood Stone (SF-7) (L. L7), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/50
    S. 35 1/2 x 25 in. (90.2 x 63.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    $1,016≈ £766≈ €895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Veiled Sail (SF-91) (T. 2587, L. L105), 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Veiled Sail (SF-91) (T. 2587, L. L105), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 20
    S. 35 x 25 in. (88.9 x 63.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $2,286≈ £1,724≈ €2,013Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Foot Print (SF-2) (L. 2), 1960, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Foot Print (SF-2) (L. 2), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/55
    S. 24 x 34 in. (61 x 86.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $3,048≈ £2,298≈ €2,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Sam Francis, The Upper Red, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    The Upper Red, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 248/300
    50 x 65,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €1,584≈ $1,726≈ £1,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Pink Venus Kiki (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964, offset lithograph in colors
    Pink Venus Kiki (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16¼ h x 22¾ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 177
    $127≈ £98≈ €117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    15⅞ h x 22½ w in (40 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 178
    $127≈ £98≈ €117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Sam Francis, White & Blue, Lithograph
    White & Blue
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 149
    $2,048≈ £1,625≈ €1,967Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Deux Magots, 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Deux Magots, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    24¾ h x 34 w in (63 x 86 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 173
    $2,794≈ £2,207≈ €2,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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