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Sam Francis Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 840 auction results for Sam Francis prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 766 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $61,494, with a median of $2,761 across 766 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 13 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, Untiled (SFM81-106), 1981, unique monotype with woodcut, oil, dry pigment, watercolor and ink on paper
    Untiled (SFM81-106), 1981
    Print (other) · Paper
    30 1/4 x 42 3/8 in (76.8 x 107.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    $11,520≈ £8,612≈ €10,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-044), 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-044), 1987
    Etching · Paper
    8½ h x 6¾ w in (22 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-348), 1993, lithograph in colors on 112 Waterleaf
    Untitled (SF-348), 1993
    Lithograph
    23 dia in (58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $2,432≈ £1,799≈ €2,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-62), 1967, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-62), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    25¼ h x 19 w in (64 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $3,072≈ £2,272≈ €2,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-106A), 1969, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (SF-106A), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    28¼ h x 39⅞ w in (72 x 101 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 168
    $2,560≈ £1,893≈ €2,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-236), 1978, lithograph on paper
    Untitled (SF-236), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    38¼ h x 28 w in (97 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 163
    $6,400≈ £4,734≈ €5,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Sulfur Water (SF-86), 1967, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Sulfur Water (SF-86), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¾ h x 18¾ w in (70 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $4,480≈ £3,314≈ €3,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Sam Francis, An Other Set – Y (triptych) (from the Pasadena Box suite), 1964, lithograph in colors on Kochi rice paper mounted to board
    An Other Set – Y (triptych) (from the Pasadena Box suite), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    15½ h x 67¾ w x ½ d in (39 x 172 x 1 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 166
    $5,376≈ £3,976≈ €4,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Sam Francis, La Primavera (Spring) (SF-070RC), 1988, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano
    La Primavera (Spring) (SF-070RC), 1988
    Etching
    38¾ h x 78¼ w in (98 x 199 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $11,520≈ £8,521≈ €9,917Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-700), 1982, aquatint on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-700), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    7½ h x 5⅞ w in (19 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 172
    $832≈ £615≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-08), 1973, lithograph on Arches Cover
    Self-Portrait (SF-08), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    31½ h x 23½ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 175
    $1,536≈ £1,136≈ €1,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-261), 1981, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-261), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    37 h x 27½ w in (94 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 165
    $960≈ £710≈ €826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-051), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-051), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    25¾ h x 19¼ w in (65 x 49 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 178
    $832≈ £615≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-006), 1982, aquatint with chine-collé on Somerset Satin and Mochizuki rice
    Untitled (SFE-006), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    16½ h x 5⅛ w in (42 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 177
    $576≈ £426≈ €496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-600), 1982, aquatint on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SFE-600), 1982
    Aquatint · Paper
    17¾ h x 13¾ w in (45 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 174
    $896≈ £663≈ €771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-026), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-026), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    22¼ h x 30 w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 176
    $1,024≈ £757≈ €882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Living in Our Own Light (SF-251), 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches 88 in six parts
    Living in Our Own Light (SF-251), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    88 h x 108 w in (224 x 274 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-326), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-326), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 171
    $1,280≈ £947≈ €1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. 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 164
    $1,280≈ £947≈ €1,102Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Spring Solution, State (SF-120A), 1972, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Spring Solution, State (SF-120A), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 173
    $1,792≈ £1,325≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992, Etching in colors on Fabriano paper
    Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 54/75
    19 1/2 x 28 5/8in (49.5 x 72.7cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 355
    £1,290≈ $1,741≈ €1,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-075) (L. I114), 1990, Aquatint and monoprint in colours, with Chine-collé to Twinrocker paper, with full margins
    Untitled (SFE-075) (L. I114), 1990
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 10/22
    I. 61 x 45.7 cm (24 x 17 7/8 in.) S. 84.5 x 68.6 cm (33 1/4 x 27 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 354
    £2,064≈ $2,786≈ €2,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Untitled, from Michel Waldberg, Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. L272), 1986, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet
    Untitled, from Michel Waldberg, Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. L272), 1986
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    S. 76.1 x 56.2 cm (29 7/8 x 22 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 353
    £1,806≈ $2,438≈ €2,099Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sam Francis, First Stone (SF-1) (L. L1), 1960, Lithograph in colours, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    First Stone (SF-1) (L. L1), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/65
    S. 63 x 90.2 cm (24 3/4 x 35 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 352
    £3,096≈ $4,179≈ €3,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Untitled (Lembark L.172, SF-192), 1974, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (Lembark L.172, SF-192), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 86/100
    sheet 22 1/4 x 39in (56.5 x 99.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    $7,040≈ £5,258≈ €6,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Sam Francis, Her Blue Deeps (Lembark L.151, SF-127), 1972, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Her Blue Deeps (Lembark L.151, SF-127), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 31 3/8 x 22in (79.7 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $4,608≈ £3,442≈ €4,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Sam Francis, For James Kirsch (Lembark L.143, SF-121), 1972, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    For James Kirsch (Lembark L.143, SF-121), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/32
    sheet 28 x 41 3/8in (71.1 x 105.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    $4,864≈ £3,633≈ €4,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Vegetable I, from Vegetable Series (Lembark L.121, SF-112A), 1971, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Vegetable I, from Vegetable Series (Lembark L.121, SF-112A), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 35 x 24in (88.9 x 61cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $4,352≈ £3,250≈ €3,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (Lembark L.5, SF-5), 1960, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (Lembark L.5, SF-5), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 80/100
    33 3/4 x 25 1/8in (85.7 x 63.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $1,792≈ £1,338≈ €1,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Sam Francis, East Mother (SF-108) (L. L117), 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    East Mother (SF-108) (L. L117), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. TP
    S. 25 x 35 in. (63.5 x 88.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    $4,902≈ £3,725≈ €4,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973, lithograph
    Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973
    Lithograph
    23¼ h x 19¾ w in (59 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $320≈ £239≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFS-143s), monotype on Japanese paper
    Untitled (SFS-143s)
    Print (other) · Paper
    20¼ h x 27½ w in (51 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $9,600≈ £7,174≈ €8,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel, 1986, 6 colour lithographs on card. Each 76 ×
    Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel, 1986
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 87/100
    56 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 319
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  34. Sam Francis, An 8 Set-8 (from the Pasadena Box) (SF-68), 1964, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    An 8 Set-8 (from the Pasadena Box) (SF-68), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    11¼ h x 15 w in (29 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $7,040≈ £5,235≈ €6,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Untitled [SFE-043], 1987, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled [SFE-043], 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    47⅝ h x 32⅜ w in (121 x 82 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $7,680≈ £5,711≈ €6,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Untitled, lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    19 3/4 x 25 3/4 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 585
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Untitled, lithograph on wove paper, 1982
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 50/250
    47 x 34 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 577
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1988, screenprint in colors on Waterleaf
    Untitled, 1988
    Screenprint · ed. 97/114
    29 3/4 x 21 3/4 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 574
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1984, lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/20
    59 x 50 1/4 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 568
    $9,375≈ £6,962≈ €8,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Veiled Sail, Lithograph
    Veiled Sail
    Lithograph
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 134
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–4,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-327), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-327), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    31⅞ h x 23¾ w in (81 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $960≈ £716≈ €826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-118), etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-118)
    Etching
    35¾ h x 18 w in (91 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $832≈ £621≈ €716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-320), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-320), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 31¼ w in (60 x 79 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $960≈ £716≈ €826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. 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 246
    $1,024≈ £764≈ €881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Point (SF-249), 1975, lithograph
    Point (SF-249), 1975
    Lithograph
    35 h x 29¾ w in (89 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $3,328≈ £2,482≈ €2,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-027A) (from the Anima Prints series), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-027A) (from the Anima Prints series), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 12 w in (41 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $256≈ £191≈ €220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981, etching on Fabriano
    Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981
    Etching
    24 h x 16½ w in (61 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $512≈ £382≈ €441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-002), 1982, etching
    Untitled (SFE-002), 1982
    Etching
    11½ h x 10 w in (29 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $576≈ £430≈ €496Price 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
    31¾ h x 24 w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 253
    $384≈ £286≈ €330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 11¾ w in (41 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $320≈ £239≈ €275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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