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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 259), 1980, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK
    Untitled (SF 259), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅝ h x 39⅝ w in (70 x 101 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 129
    $3,780≈ £3,009≈ €3,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1979, offset lithograph in colors on Fabriano Artistico
    Untitled, 1979
    Lithograph
    18½ h x 22½ w in (47 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $1,512≈ £1,204≈ €1,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF192), 1974 (Lembark #172), lithograph on Rives BFK with hand torn deckled edges, pencil
    Untitled (SF192), 1974 (Lembark #172)
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/100
    22 x 39 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 363
    Result not publishedEst. $1,200–2,400View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972, lithograph
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 349
    $945≈ £762≈ €871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Pasadena Box, Lithograph
    Pasadena Box
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 682
    $3,456≈ £2,809≈ €3,229Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled SF-245, 1976-77, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Untitled SF-245, 1976-77
    Lithograph · Paper
    50½ h x 50½ w in (128 x 128 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 242
    $4,032≈ £3,275≈ €3,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-269), 1982, offset lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Untitled (SF-269), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    47½ h x 34¼ w in (121 x 87 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $2,394≈ £1,920≈ €2,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 145
    $2,268≈ £1,819≈ €2,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $3,930≈ £3,152≈ €3,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Untitled (L. 254), 1982, offset lithograph in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Untitled (L. 254), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 162/250
    work 120 x 87.1 cm. (47 1/4 x 34 1/4 in.) frame 148 x 112 cm. (58 1/4 x 44 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    HK$19,050≈ $2,430≈ £1,949≈ €2,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1978, Colour lithograph
    Untitled, 1978
    Lithograph · ed. 3/50
    97.5 x 71.1 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 630
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Another Footprint. Farbvariante, 1971, Colour lithograph
    Another Footprint. Farbvariante, 1971
    Lithograph
    63.8 x 90.1 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 625
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  13. Sam Francis, For James Kirsch, 1972, Colour lithograph
    For James Kirsch, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 15/32
    71 x 105 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 629
    CHF 7,000≈ $7,759≈ £6,135≈ €7,171HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Yunan State IV, 1971, Colour lithograph
    Yunan State IV, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 6/15
    52.5 x 73 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 628
    CHF 8,000≈ $8,867≈ £7,012≈ €8,196HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Spleen (red), 1971, Colour lithograph
    Spleen (red), 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 6/27
    89 x 200.5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 627
    CHF 13,000≈ $14,409≈ £11,394≈ €13,318HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 7,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Vegetable III, 1971, Colour lithograph
    Vegetable III, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 13/15
    89 x 61 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 626
    CHF 6,000≈ $6,650≈ £5,259≈ €6,147HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Chinese Opal, 1970, Colour lithograph
    Chinese Opal, 1970
    Lithograph · ed. 5/15
    89.3 x 64 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 624
    CHF 9,500≈ $10,530≈ £8,327≈ €9,733HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 5,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Sulfur Water, 1967, Colour lithograph
    Sulfur Water, 1967
    Lithograph
    71 x 48.3 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 623
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,325≈ £2,629≈ €3,073HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  19. Sam Francis, And Pink, 1973, Farblithografie auf Rives-Velin
    And Pink, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. BAT
    70 × 104,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 483
    €6,875≈ $7,400≈ £5,908Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1979, Colour lithograph
    Untitled, 1979
    Lithograph · ed. 3/24
    106.3 x 75 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 951
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Metal Cloud, 1973, Colour lithograph
    Metal Cloud, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 1/22
    70 x 105 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 949
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Metal Space, 1973, Colour lithograph
    Metal Space, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. 5/10
    82.6 x 50.8 cm, image; 101.7 x 66.3 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 948
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Affiche Kunsthalle Bern, 1960, Colour lithograph
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. II/10
    97 x 68.2 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 943
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1975, Colour lithograph
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. 76/125
    72 x 55 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 950
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,103≈ £881≈ €1,025HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 750–View at Kornfeld ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Third Stone, 1966, Lithograph
    Third Stone, 1966
    Lithograph · ed. 17/30
    56 x 76 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 947
    CHF 1,500≈ $1,655≈ £1,321≈ €1,537HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  26. Sam Francis, For Rudd, 1963, Farblithografie auf Velin
    For Rudd, 1963
    Lithograph · ed. 33/35
    34,5 x 26,5cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 946
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,309≈ £2,642≈ €3,074HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963, Colour lithograph
    Tokyo Mon Amour, 1963
    Lithograph
    78.9 x 47 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 945
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,309≈ £2,642≈ €3,074HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Blue Blood Stone, 1960, Colour lithograph on wove paper BFK with watermark
    Blue Blood Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 32/50
    90.5 x 63.2 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 944
    CHF 2,000≈ $2,206≈ £1,761≈ €2,050HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  29. Sam Francis, The Upper Yellow, 1960, Colour lithograph
    The Upper Yellow, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 14/65
    63 x 90.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 942
    CHF 1,900≈ $2,096≈ £1,673≈ €1,947HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Mercury (SF-27), 1963, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Mercury (SF-27), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    23⅛ h x 19¾ w in (59 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 250
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (SF-5), 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (SF-5), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    38⅛ h x 26¾ w in (97 x 68 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 248
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph
    31½ h x 23½ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 380
    $1,260≈ £1,011≈ €1,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 206
    $2,772≈ £2,224≈ €2,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Untitled Abstract for Fresh Air School Exhibit, 1972, lithograph in colors
    Untitled Abstract for Fresh Air School Exhibit, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 26/30
    15 x 22 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 740
    Result not publishedEst. $300–600View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio), 1964, lithograph in colors on Japanese
    Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    15½ h x 22¾ w in (39 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $1,419≈ £1,138≈ €1,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972, lithograph
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $1,008≈ £809≈ €913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $3,024≈ £2,426≈ €2,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    50 h x 60 w in (127 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $1,638≈ £1,314≈ €1,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $2,268≈ £1,819≈ €2,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Green Buddha (SF-337), 1982, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Green Buddha (SF-337), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 51½ w in (152 x 131 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $4,788≈ £3,841≈ €4,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986
    Lithograph · Paper
    42 h x 59 w in (107 x 150 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $3,780≈ £3,032≈ €3,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled, lithograph on paper
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11” (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Damn Braces, 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Damn Braces, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅝ h x 24⅞ w in (90 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $2,489≈ £2,066≈ €2,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-272) (from the Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary portfolio), 1984, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-272) (from the Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary portfolio), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    42¼ h x 28⅞ w in (107 x 73 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 281
    $3,780≈ £3,119≈ €3,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986-1987, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986-1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    41 h x 58 w in (104 x 147 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $7,560≈ £6,238≈ €7,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972, lithograph
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $1,008≈ £832≈ €938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $2,489≈ £2,054≈ €2,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    50 h x 60 w in (127 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $3,406≈ £2,810≈ €3,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88
    Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $4,032≈ £3,327≈ €3,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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