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Sam Francis Prints: Auction Prices

1923–1994

Of the 844 lots by Sam Francis (prints) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 770 found a buyer (91%). The median price realised is $2.8kSign up free to see across 770 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$5.1kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is The White Line, sold at Kornfeld in September 2020 for $61.5kSign up free to see. Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (238), Kornfeld (142) and Bonhams (135).

CHF 56,000≈ $61,494≈ £47,456≈ €51,968Sign uprecord priceThe White LineKornfeld844auction results2001–2026years recorded91%sold$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Sam Francis prints: key figures

Auction results
844
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2001–2026
Median price
$2.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$61.5kSign up free to see The White Line, Kornfeld, Sep 2020

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (238), Kornfeld (142), Bonhams (135)

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  1. For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) (L. S21) by Sam Francis, 1990, Screenprint in colors, on PTI Supra paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2022
    For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) (L. S21), 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 45/150
    S. 53 1/2 x 32 in. (135.9 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    $7,560≈ £6,682≈ €7,674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Untitled (SFE-048) by Sam Francis, 1987, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives, sold Oct 2022
    Untitled (SFE-048), 1987
    Aquatint · Paper
    4 h x 3 w in (10 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 225
    $1,250≈ £1,131≈ €1,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Five Stone Untitled by Sam Francis, 1959-1968, lithograph in colors on Angoumois handmade paper, sold Oct 2022
    Five Stone Untitled, 1959-1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    18½ h x 24 w in (47 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $3,250≈ £2,941≈ €3,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled (SFE 041) by Sam Francis, 1986, aquatint in colors on BFK Rives, sold Oct 2022
    Untitled (SFE 041), 1986
    Aquatint · Paper
    8⅞ h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 223
    $2,250≈ £2,036≈ €2,318Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. The Five Continents in Wintertime (L. I. 55) by Sam Francis, 1984, Five aquatints in colours, on one sheet of BFK Rives paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2022
    The Five Continents in Wintertime (L. I. 55), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 3/9
    overall I. 60.5 x 126.5 cm (23 7/8 x 49 3/4 in.) S. 78.6 x 142 cm (30 7/8 x 55 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    £6,930≈ $8,003≈ €8,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Chinese Wall (L. L. 101) by Sam Francis, 1969, Unique lithograph in colours, on Arches paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2022
    Chinese Wall (L. L. 101), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    S. 76.5 x 57 cm (30 1/8 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    £882≈ $1,019≈ €1,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  7. Veiled Sail (L. L. 105) by Sam Francis, 1969, Unique lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2022
    Veiled Sail (L. L. 105), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. TP
    S. 76.8 x 56.2 cm (30 1/4 x 22 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    £1,764≈ $2,037≈ €2,039Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Mountain's Gate by Sam Francis, 1982, lithograph in eleven colors on Arches 88 diptych, sold Sep 2022
    Mountain's Gate, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 49⅞ w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $21,250≈ £18,398≈ €21,231Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Untitled (SFE-044) by Sam Francis, 1987, etching and aquatint in colors on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (SFE-044), 1987
    Etching · Paper
    9 h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $2,500≈ £2,165≈ €2,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Untitled (SFE-114) by Sam Francis, 1994, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (SFE-114), 1994
    Etching
    11¾ h x 35¾ w in (30 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $7,500≈ £6,494≈ €7,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1992, lithograph in blue on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $2,250≈ £1,948≈ €2,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. UNTITLED by Sam Francis, 1994, Lithograph, A/P, aside from the edition of 50, sold Aug 2022
    UNTITLED, 1994
    Lithograph · ed. edition of 50
    58cm (22.75in) diameter
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 243
    £2,016≈ $2,443≈ €2,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  13. Untitled by Sam Francis, lithograph on paper, offered Jul 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11” (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 555
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  14. SF 362 / SF 363 by Sam Francis, 1994, Jeweils: Farblithografie auf Bütten, sold Jun 2022
    SF 362 / SF 363, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/50 bzw. 18/50
    59cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 30
    €3,960≈ $4,165≈ £3,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1982, Aquatint on chine collé, offered Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1982
    Aquatint · ed. 17/17
    42.2 x 13 cm, platemark; 74.3 x 59 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 580
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  16. Damn Braces; Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm (Moderna Museet Stockholm Poster); and Of Vega (L. L.11; L. L.16; L. S.6) by Sam Francis, 1960; and 1972, Two lithographs in colours, and one unique screenprint in yellow, on BFK Rives and Arjomari papers, the full sheets and , sold Jun 2022
    Damn Braces; Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm (Moderna Museet Stockholm Poster); and Of Vega (L. L.11; L. L.16; L. S.6), 1960; and 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 63/75
    Damn Braces S. 90.8 x 63.3 cm (35 3/4 x 24 7/8 in.) Affiche I. 90.1 x 63.3 cm (35 1/2 x 24 7/8 in.) Affiche S. 95.1 x 67.5 cm (37 1/2 x 26 5/8 in.) Of Vega S. 97.4 x 66.7 cm (38 3/8 x 26 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    £7,812≈ $9,431≈ €9,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1982, Aquatint, offered Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1982
    Aquatint · ed. 30/100
    79,5 x 63 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 762
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  18. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1976, Lithograph, offered Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. 1/30
    83.8 x 63.6 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 758
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 1,250–View at Kornfeld ↗
  19. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1973, Colour etching and aquatint, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1973
    Etching · ed. 9/20
    74.9 x 90.2 cm, platemark; 87.5 x 100.8 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 761
    CHF 2,200≈ $2,293≈ £1,825≈ €2,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  20. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1982, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1982
    Lithograph · ed. 23/25
    106,3 x 75,8 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 760
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  21. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1976, Lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. 9/30
    73,2 x 105,7 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 759
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  22. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1975, Lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. 23/30
    76,5 x 56,3 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 757
    CHF 800≈ $834≈ £664≈ €777HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,250–View at Kornfeld ↗
  23. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1975, Lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Untitled, 1975
    Lithograph · ed. 5/28
    97,4 x 71,2 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 756
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  24. Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, Variant II by Sam Francis, 1961, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, Variant II, 1961
    Lithograph
    50.8 x 65.8 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 755
    CHF 2,200≈ $2,293≈ £1,825≈ €2,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  25. Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue by Sam Francis, 1961, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue, 1961
    Lithograph
    50,5 x 65,5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 754
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,127≈ £2,489≈ €2,914HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  26. Affiche Kunsthalle Bern by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern, 1960
    Lithograph
    97 x 68.2 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 753
    CHF 1,000≈ $1,042≈ £830≈ €971HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  27. Deux Magots by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Jun 2022
    Deux Magots, 1960
    Lithograph
    63 x 90,5 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 752
    CHF 3,300≈ $3,439≈ £2,738≈ €3,205HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  28. Untitled (SF-351) by Sam Francis, 1992, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, offered Apr 2022
    Untitled (SF-351), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22¼ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) by Sam Francis, 1990, screenprint in colors on PTI Supra, sold Apr 2022
    For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336), 1990
    Screenprint
    53½ h x 31⅞ w in (136 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $6,250≈ £4,976≈ €5,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Trietto IV by Sam Francis, 1991, aquatint in colors, sold Apr 2022
    Trietto IV, 1991
    Aquatint
    38¼ h x 47¼ w in (97 x 120 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $6,875≈ £5,473≈ €6,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Chinese Opal (SF 101) (L. L111) by Sam Francis, 1970, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet, sold Apr 2022
    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 · · Lot 212
    $6,930≈ £5,321≈ €6,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Aus: Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, 1992, Farblithografie auf leichtem Karton, sold Mar 2022
    Aus: Papierski Portfolio, 1992
    Lithograph · Board · ed. EA 2/14
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 17
    €2,244≈ $2,497≈ £1,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  33. Aus: Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, 1992, Farblithografie auf leichtem Karton, sold Mar 2022
    Aus: Papierski Portfolio, 1992
    Lithograph · Board · ed. EA 2/14
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 18
    €2,376≈ $2,644≈ £2,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  34. Untitled (SF-241) by Sam Francis, 1978, three-color lithograph on Rives BFK, sold Mar 2022
    Untitled (SF-241), 1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    29 h x 41 w in (74 x 104 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $1,375≈ £1,042≈ €1,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Pointing to the Future (SF-248) by Sam Francis, 1976, five-color lithograph on Arches 88, sold Mar 2022
    Pointing to the Future (SF-248), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    49¾ h x 29¾ w in (126 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 216
    $3,000≈ £2,274≈ €2,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. An Other Set-Y (Triptychon) by Sam Francis, 1964, 3 Farblithografien, jeweils auf Japan, zusammen auf Klapptafel montiert, sold Mar 2022
    An Other Set-Y (Triptychon), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    Grisebach · · Lot 2172
    €4,750≈ $5,229≈ £3,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. Sun up by Sam Francis, 1970, Farblithografie auf Velin, sold Mar 2022
    Sun up, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. A.P
    47 x 66cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 30
    €2,508≈ $2,785≈ £2,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Untitled (SFE-086) by Sam Francis, 1992, etching in colors on Rives BFK, sold Feb 2022
    Untitled (SFE-086), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 265
    $2,375≈ £1,752≈ €2,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Untitled by Sam Francis, Lithograph, sold Jan 2022
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 318
    $1,375≈ £1,027≈ €1,235Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  40. Burnout (Gemini G.E.L. 496, L. S14) by Sam Francis, 1973, Screenprint, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    Burnout (Gemini G.E.L. 496, L. S14), 1973
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 56/60
    S. 76.2 x 95 cm (30 x 37 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    £1,386≈ $1,891≈ €1,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Untitled (L. 203) by Sam Francis, 1976, Lithograph, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins, sold Jan 2022
    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 · · Lot 164
    £693≈ $945≈ €833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Phillips ↗
  42. Untitled (SF 79-136) by Sam Francis, 1979, Monotype in colours with embossing, on handmade paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    Untitled (SF 79-136), 1979
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 41.1 x 54.6 cm (16 1/8 x 21 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 163
    £4,410≈ $6,016≈ €5,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Untitled (SF 348) by Sam Francis, 1993, Lithograph in colours, on Waterleaf paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    Untitled (SF 348), 1993
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 36/100
    S. 59.2 cm (23 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    £2,142≈ $2,922≈ €2,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 270) by Sam Francis, 1986, Lithograph, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    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 · · Lot 161
    £504≈ $688≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  45. Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 268) by Sam Francis, 1986, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    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 · · Lot 160
    £3,780≈ $5,156≈ €4,545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  46. Untitled, from Michel Waldberg: Poèmes dans le ciel (Poems in the Sky) (L. 273) by Sam Francis, 1986, Lithograph in colours, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    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 · · Lot 159
    £1,512≈ $2,063≈ €1,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  47. Firework (L. 41) by Sam Francis, 1963, Lithograph in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Jan 2022
    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 · · Lot 158
    £1,638≈ $2,234≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  48. Untitled (SF-233) by Sam Francis, 1977, lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    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 · · Lot 5070
    $1,140≈ £857≈ €1,006Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  49. Untitled (SF 220) by Sam Francis, 1976, lithograph, sold Dec 2021
    Untitled (SF 220), 1976
    Lithograph
    30 x 22 inches, framed: 39 x 30.5 inches (sheet)
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 5069
    $2,160≈ £1,624≈ €1,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  50. Salmon (SFE-4B) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano paper, sold Dec 2021
    Salmon (SFE-4B), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    25 h x 35 w in (63 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $1,625≈ £1,216≈ €1,433Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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