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).

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1. 
   Untitled, 1975

   Lithograph · ed. 5/28

   97,4 x 71,2 cm, sheet size

   Kornfeld · Jun 3, 2022 · Lot 756
   CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
2. 
   Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, Variant II, 1961

   Lithograph

   50.8 x 65.8 cm, sheet size

   Kornfeld · Jun 3, 2022 · Lot 755
   CHF 2,200≈ $2,293≈ £1,825≈ €2,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
3. 
   Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, 1961

   Lithograph

   50,5 x 65,5 cm, sheet size

   Kornfeld · Jun 3, 2022 · Lot 754
   CHF 3,000≈ $3,127≈ £2,489≈ €2,914HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
4. 
   Affiche Kunsthalle Bern, 1960

   Lithograph

   97 x 68.2 cm

   Kornfeld · Jun 3, 2022 · Lot 753
   CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
5. 
   Deux Magots, 1960

   Lithograph

   63 x 90,5 cm, sheet size

   Kornfeld · Jun 3, 2022 · Lot 752
   CHF 3,300≈ $3,439≈ £2,738≈ €3,205HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
6. 
   Untitled (SF-351), 1992

   Lithograph · Paper

   30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Apr 29, 2022 · Lot 114
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Chinese Opal (SF 101) (L. L111), 1970

   Lithograph · Paper

   S. 35 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (89.2 x 63.8 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 19, 2022 · Lot 212
   $6,930≈ £5,321≈ €6,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Aus: Papierski Portfolio, 1992

   Lithograph · Board · ed. EA 2/14

   76 x 56cm

   Van Ham · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 17
   €2,244≈ $2,497≈ £1,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
9. 
   Aus: Papierski Portfolio, 1992

   Lithograph · Board · ed. EA 2/14

   76 x 56cm

   Van Ham · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 18
   €2,376≈ $2,644≈ £2,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
10. 
    Untitled (SF-241), 1978

    Lithograph · Paper

    29 h x 41 w in (74 x 104 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 25, 2022 · Lot 217
    $1,375≈ £1,042≈ €1,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
11. 
    Pointing to the Future (SF-248), 1976

    Lithograph · Paper

    49¾ h x 29¾ w in (126 x 76 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 25, 2022 · Lot 216
    $3,000≈ £2,274≈ €2,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
12. 
    An Other Set-Y (Triptychon), 1964

    Lithograph · Paper

    Grisebach · Mar 20, 2022 · Lot 2172
    €4,750≈ $5,229≈ £3,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
13. 
    Sun up, 1970

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. A.P

    47 x 66cm

    Van Ham · Mar 2, 2022 · Lot 30
    €2,508≈ $2,785≈ £2,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
14. 
    Untitled

    Lithograph

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · Jan 29, 2022 · Lot 318
    $1,375≈ £1,027≈ €1,235Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
15. 
    Untitled (L. 203), 1976

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/30

    I. 60 x 80 cm (23 5/8 x 31 1/2 in.) S. 71.3 x 91.6 cm (28 1/8 x 36 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 164
    £693≈ $945≈ €833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled (SF 348), 1993

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 36/100

    S. 59.2 cm (23 1/4 in.) diameter

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 162
    £2,142≈ $2,922≈ €2,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 270), 1986

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/100

    S. 76.2 x 56 cm (30 x 22 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 161
    £504≈ $688≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 268), 1986

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 97/100

    S. 76.2 x 56.1 cm (30 x 22 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 160
    £3,780≈ $5,156≈ €4,545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 273), 1986

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/100

    S. 76.1 x 56.1 cm (29 7/8 x 22 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 159
    £1,512≈ $2,063≈ €1,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Firework (L. 41), 1963

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/40

    S. 34.5 x 26.1 cm (13 5/8 x 10 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 19, 2022 · Lot 158
    £1,638≈ $2,234≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Untitled (SF-233), 1977

    Lithograph

    26 x 16 inches, sheet: 30 x 22 inches, frame: 33.5 x 25.5 inches (image)

    Michaan's Auctions · Dec 17, 2021 · Lot 5070
    $1,140≈ £857≈ €1,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
22. 
    Untitled (SF 220), 1976

    Lithograph

    30 x 22 inches, framed: 39 x 30.5 inches (sheet)

    Michaan's Auctions · Dec 17, 2021 · Lot 5069
    $2,160≈ £1,624≈ €1,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
23. 
    Untitled (SF-128C), 1972

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/16

    sheet 31 x 19 1/2 in. (78.7 x 49.5 cm.)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2021 · Lot 21
    $2,805≈ £2,117≈ €2,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    L'Étoile (SF-364), 1995

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/50

    sheet 49 3/4 x 31 1/8in (126.4 x 79.1cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 50
    $3,570≈ £2,649≈ €3,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Untitled (SF-357), 1992

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/50

    sheet 47 x 30in (119.4 x 76.2cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 41
    $6,375≈ £4,730≈ €5,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Untitled (SF-356), 1992

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 28/50

    sheet 30 x 47in (76.2 x 119.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 40
    $7,650≈ £5,676≈ €6,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    Untitled - Memoire de la Liberté Portfolio (SF-346), 1991

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 29 7/8 x 46 7/16in (75.9 x 118cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 31
    $6,120≈ £4,541≈ €5,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Untitled (SF-345), 1991

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 46 5/8 x 30in (118.4 x 76.2cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 30
    $10,200≈ £7,568≈ €8,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.285; SF-344), 1990

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 35/50

    sheet 46 3/8 x 30in (117.8 x 76.2cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 29
    $5,355≈ £3,973≈ €4,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
30. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.284; SF-343), 1990

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

    sheet 46 1/2 x 29 7/8in (118.1 x 75.9cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 28
    $6,375≈ £4,730≈ €5,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.282; SF-341), 1989

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

    sheet 46 1/4 x 30in (117.5 x 76.2cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 25
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.281; SF-340), 1989

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/50

    sheet 45 1/4 x 29 1/4in (114.9 x 74.3cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 24
    $7,650≈ £5,676≈ €6,743Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
33. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.279; SF-330), 1988

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 44 5/8 x 29 1/4in (113.3 x 74.3cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 20
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
34. 
    Baudelaire (Lembark L.266; SF-289; Gemini 1299), 1986

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

    sheet 42 1/8 x 59in (107 x 149.9cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 19
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    Green Buddha (Lembark L. 261; SF-337; Gemini 1157), 1982

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 60 x 51 3/4in (152.4 x 131.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 14
    $5,355≈ £3,973≈ €4,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Untitled (Lembark L. 240; SF-259), 1980

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP

    sheet 27 5/8 x 40in (70.2 x 101.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 13
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    Untitled (Lembark L. 237; SF-255), 1979

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/20

    sheet 29 1/2 x 41 7/8in (74.9 x 106.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 12
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.233; SF-335; Gemini 820), 1978

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 51 1/16 x 51 1/8in (129.7 x 129.9cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 11
    $5,355≈ £3,973≈ €4,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.233; SF-335; Gemini 820), 1978

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 3/6

    sheet 59 3/8 x 60 1/8in (150.8 x 152.7cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 10
    $15,300≈ £11,352≈ €13,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    Doubled Cross (Lembark L.168; SF-188), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/30

    sheet 27 1/4 x 41 1/4in (69.2 x 104.8cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 9
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Dark Cup (Lembark L.160; SF-141), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 27 5/8 x 41 1/2in (70.2 x 105.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 8
    $2,805≈ £2,081≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    And Pink (Lembark L.163; SF-143), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 26 1/2 x 20 5/8in (67.3 x 52.4cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 6
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    And Pink (Lembark L. 163; SF-143), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/28

    sheet 27 5/8 x 41 3/8in (70.2 x 105.1cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 5
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    A Sail (Lembark L.103; SF-89), 1969

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/20

    sheet 22 x 30 1/8in (55.9 x 76.5cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 4
    $4,463≈ £3,311≈ €3,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Untitled (Lembark L.88; SF-62), 1967

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 29 7/8 x 22 1/4in (75.9 x 56.5cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 3
    $3,188≈ £2,365≈ €2,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    An 8 Set - 4, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.60; SF-68), 1964

    Lithograph · Paper

    sheet 15 x 11 1/4in (38.1 x 28.6cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 2
    $3,570≈ £2,649≈ €3,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Blue-Green (Lembark L.56; SF-318), 1963

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. EA

    sheet 24 3/4 x 35 5/8in (62.9 x 90.5cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 1
    $6,120≈ £4,541≈ €5,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    SF 349, 1992

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 14/20

    76 x 56cm

    Van Ham · Nov 16, 2021 · Lot 20
    €1,935≈ $2,200≈ £1,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
49. 
    Dark Blue Cup (SF-141A), 1973

    Lithograph · Paper

    27¼ h x 41¼ w in (69 x 105 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 24, 2021 · Lot 243
    $17,500≈ £12,726≈ €15,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
50. 
    An Other Set – Y (Triptych), from the Pasadena Box (L. L66), 1964

    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 20/100

    15 1/2 x 67 1/2 in. (39.4 x 171.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 19, 2021 · Lot 192
    $7,560≈ £5,466≈ €6,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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