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Sam Francis Lithographs: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 596 auction results for Sam Francis lithographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 548 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $61,494, with a median of $2,435 across 548 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, Untitled (SF 353) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF 353) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    22⅛ h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $1,008≈ £769≈ €912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF 350) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK
    Untitled (SF 350) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $1,071≈ £817≈ €969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Collection of eleven posters, 1972-89, offset lithograph in colors
    Collection of eleven posters, 1972-89
    Lithograph
    56 h x 36½ w in (142 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $378≈ £288≈ €342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-320), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-320), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23½ h x 31½ w in (60 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $315≈ £240≈ €285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 40½ w in (66 x 103 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $945≈ £720≈ €855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Self Portrait (SF-010), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self Portrait (SF-010), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    31¾ h x 24⅛ w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $63≈ £48≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-325), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-325), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 31½ w in (60 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $315≈ £240≈ €285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. 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 245
    $504≈ £384≈ €456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-106A) (L. L108), 1969, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet
    Untitled (SF-106A) (L. L108), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/40
    S. 28 1/8 x 40 in. (71.4 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $2,794≈ £2,130≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Untitled, lithograph on paper
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11" (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 501
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964, offset lithograph in colors
    Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16⅛ h x 22⅞ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $252≈ £199≈ €235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Sam Francis, An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box), 1963, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $2,394≈ £1,897≈ €2,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1969-2018, offset lithograph in colors
    Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1969-2018
    Lithograph
    42½ h x 27⅞ w in (108 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 216
    $441≈ £349≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. 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 213
    $819≈ £649≈ €756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-323), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-323), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23 h x 31¾ w in (58 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 212
    $567≈ £449≈ €523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-321), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-321), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅛ h x 27⅛ w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 211
    $1,512≈ £1,198≈ €1,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-049), 1974, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-049), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 6½ w in (20 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 218
    $315≈ £250≈ €291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $504≈ £399≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $441≈ £349≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Living in Our Own Light (SF-251), 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches 88 (in six sheets)
    Living in Our Own Light (SF-251), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    46 h x 36 w in (117 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $3,276≈ £2,596≈ €3,024Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-327), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-327), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    31½ h x 24 w in (80 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 209
    $1,134≈ £899≈ €1,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-324), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-324), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 210
    $1,386≈ £1,098≈ €1,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Spring Solution, State (SF-120A), 1972, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Spring Solution, State (SF-120A), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 214
    $756≈ £599≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Aus: Mémoire de la liberté, 1991, Farblithografie auf Bütten
    Aus: Mémoire de la liberté, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/100
    75,5 x 117cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €4,534≈ $4,845≈ £3,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Untitled, lithograph on paper
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11" (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 154
    ₱6,008≈ $104≈ £84≈ €98Price realizedSign up free to seeView at León Gallery ↗
  26. 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 129
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 23 w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-208), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-208), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 25 w in (84 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $819≈ £649≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-020), 1973, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-020), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 6⅜ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-015), 1973, lithograph on Arches Cover
    Self-Portrait (SF-015), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 25 w in (84 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $378≈ £300≈ €349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF 350) from the Papierski Portfolio, Colored lithograph
    Untitled (SF 350) from the Papierski Portfolio
    Lithograph · ed. 13/50
    Sight size: 29.50" h x 21.21.50" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 86
    $550≈ £436≈ €508HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Chinese Balloons, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Chinese Balloons, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/35
    65,5 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 58
    €2,244≈ $2,420≈ £1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Living in our Own Light, 1976, Lithograph
    Living in our Own Light, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. 15/20
    44" h x 36" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 37
    $2,600≈ £2,028≈ €2,378HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio, 1964, offset lithograph in colors
    Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio, 1964
    Lithograph
    16⅛ h x 22⅞ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 253
    $630≈ £494≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel, 1986, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel, 1986
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $10,710≈ £8,524≈ €9,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF 349), 1973, colour lithograph on paper
    Untitled (SF 349), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    76 by 56cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 90 by 9cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1968-2018, offset lithograph in colors
    Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1968-2018
    Lithograph
    41⅛ h x 27½ w in (104 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 277
    $258≈ £203≈ €236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Paradise of Ash (SF-276), 1983, lithograph in colors on John Koller HMP
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276), 1983
    Lithograph
    44 h x 32 w in (112 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    $1,197≈ £941≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 23 w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 279
    $693≈ £545≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-325), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-325), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27½ h x 35 w in (70 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 268
    $1,008≈ £792≈ €921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-321), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-321), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅛ h x 27⅛ w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $1,290≈ £1,014≈ €1,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-308A), 1987, lithograph on Arches Cover
    Untitled (SF-308A), 1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    26⅝ h x 35 w in (68 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 266
    $945≈ £743≈ €863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-261), 1981, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-261), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    40½ h x 29½ w in (103 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $1,226≈ £963≈ €1,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Coral Marine (SF-129) (State I), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Coral Marine (SF-129) (State I), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    25½ h x 35⅛ w in (65 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 264
    $1,197≈ £941≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-051), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-051), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 274
    $1,134≈ £891≈ €1,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Point (SF-249), 1975, lithograph on Arches 88
    Point (SF-249), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    36 h x 29½ w in (91 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 271
    $2,016≈ £1,584≈ €1,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Spring Solution (SF-120), 1972, lithograph
    Spring Solution (SF-120), 1972
    Lithograph
    23 h x 17½ w in (58 x 44 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $756≈ £594≈ €691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 20½ w in (69 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $756≈ £594≈ €691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-050), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-050), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    42 h x 29½ w in (107 x 75 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 275
    $756≈ £594≈ €691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio, 1964, offset lithograph in colors
    Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio, 1964
    Lithograph
    15¾ h x 22⅜ w in (40 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $262≈ £209≈ €243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗

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