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Sam Francis Prints: Value & Auction Prices

1923–1994

Of the 858 lots by Sam Francis (prints) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 782 found a buyer (91%). The median price realised is $2.8kSign up free to see across 782 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.5kSign up free to see–$5kSign 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 LineKornfeld858auction results2001–2026years recorded91%sold$2.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Sam Francis prints: key figures

Auction results
858
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. Green Buddha (Lembark L. 261; SF-337; Gemini 1157) by Sam Francis, 1982, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, sold Nov 2021
    Green Buddha (Lembark L. 261; SF-337; Gemini 1157), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 60 x 51 3/4in (152.4 x 131.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $5,355≈ £3,973≈ €4,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Untitled (Lembark L. 240; SF-259) by Sam Francis, 1980, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled (Lembark L. 240; SF-259), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 27 5/8 x 40in (70.2 x 101.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Untitled (Lembark L. 237; SF-255) by Sam Francis, 1979, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 12
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Untitled (Lembark L.233; SF-335; Gemini 820) by Sam Francis, 1978, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 11
    $5,355≈ £3,973≈ €4,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Untitled (Lembark L.233; SF-335; Gemini 820) by Sam Francis, 1978, Lithograph in colors, on Okawara paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 10
    $15,300≈ £11,352≈ €13,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Doubled Cross (Lembark L.168; SF-188) by Sam Francis, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 9
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Dark Cup (Lembark L.160; SF-141) by Sam Francis, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    Dark Cup (Lembark L.160; SF-141), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 27 5/8 x 41 1/2in (70.2 x 105.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8
    $2,805≈ £2,081≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Untitled (Lembark I.1; SFE-073RC) by Sam Francis, 1973, Etching and aquatint in colors, on Fabriano paper, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled (Lembark I.1; SFE-073RC), 1973
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/20
    29 1/2 x 35 5/8in (74.9 x 90.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 7
    $2,805≈ £2,081≈ €2,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. And Pink (Lembark L.163; SF-143) by Sam Francis, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Japan paper, sold Nov 2021
    And Pink (Lembark L.163; SF-143), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 26 1/2 x 20 5/8in (67.3 x 52.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $7,013≈ £5,203≈ €6,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. And Pink (Lembark L. 163; SF-143) by Sam Francis, 1973, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 5
    $8,288≈ £6,149≈ €7,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  11. A Sail (Lembark L.103; SF-89) by Sam Francis, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 4
    $4,463≈ £3,311≈ €3,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Untitled (Lembark L.88; SF-62) by Sam Francis, 1967, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled (Lembark L.88; SF-62), 1967
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 29 7/8 x 22 1/4in (75.9 x 56.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 3
    $3,188≈ £2,365≈ €2,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  13. An 8 Set - 4, from the Pasadena Box (Lembark L.60; SF-68) by Sam Francis, 1964, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 2
    $3,570≈ £2,649≈ €3,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Blue-Green (Lembark L.56; SF-318) by Sam Francis, 1963, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2021
    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 · · Lot 1
    $6,120≈ £4,541≈ €5,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. SF 349 by Sam Francis, 1992, Farblithografie auf Bütten, sold Nov 2021
    SF 349, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 14/20
    76 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 20
    €1,935≈ $2,200≈ £1,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Untitled by Sam Francis, Woodcut Monotype, sold Nov 2021
    Untitled
    Woodcut / linocut
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 294
    $27,500≈ £20,423≈ €23,874Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  17. Dark Blue Cup (SF-141A) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper, sold Oct 2021
    Dark Blue Cup (SF-141A), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    27¼ h x 41¼ w in (69 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $17,500≈ £12,726≈ €15,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. An Other Set – Y (Triptych), from the Pasadena Box (L. L66) by Sam Francis, 1964, Lithograph in colors, on three sheets of Kochi rice paper, the full sheets, mounted on a folding screen (as issued), sold Oct 2021
    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 · · Lot 192
    $7,560≈ £5,466≈ €6,486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Untitled (L. add. SF-345) by Sam Francis, 1991, Lithograph in colors, on Waterleaf paper, the full sheet, sold Oct 2021
    Untitled (L. add. SF-345), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    S. 46 3/8 x 30 in. (117.8 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 191
    $20,160≈ £14,577≈ €17,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Untitled (SF-272) (from the Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1984, offset lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2021
    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)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 208
    $5,200≈ £3,857≈ €4,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 39/50
    30 x 46 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 143
    $8,190≈ £5,980≈ €7,001$6,500 + $1,690 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  22. Untitled (SF350), from Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, 1992, Printed by L'Atelier Gardner Lithograph, California, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled (SF350), from Papierski Portfolio, 1992
    Print (other)
    76x56cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 4
    A$2,750≈ $1,988≈ £1,455≈ €1,697HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. Untitled (SFE-029)
    Etching · ed. 22/25
    43 x 19 1/2 Framed 44 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 12
    $5,700≈ £4,130≈ €4,839Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  24. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1983, Colour offset lithograph, offered Sep 2021
    Ohne Titel, 1983
    Lithograph
    102,1 x 71,8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 610
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 4,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  25. For James Kirsch, State II by Sam Francis, 1972, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2021
    For James Kirsch, State II, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 1/8
    71,1 x 104,8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 608
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 3,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  26. Blue Blood Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, offered Sep 2021
    Blue Blood Stone, 1960
    Lithograph
    90,2 x 63,2 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 604
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  27. Untitled by Sam Francis, 1987, Colour aquatint, sold Sep 2021
    Untitled, 1987
    Aquatint · ed. 9/20
    91,5 x 82,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 611
    CHF 6,000≈ $6,484≈ £4,686≈ €5,512HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 7,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  28. White Deeps by Sam Francis, 1972, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    White Deeps, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 21/28
    98 x 67,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 609
    CHF 2,600≈ $2,810≈ £2,031≈ €2,388HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  29. Long Blue by Sam Francis, 1964, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Long Blue, 1964
    Lithograph · ed. 27/30
    62,7 x 89,7 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 607
    CHF 4,100≈ $4,430≈ £3,202≈ €3,766HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  30. Happy Death Stone by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Happy Death Stone, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 18/90
    63,3 x 90,8 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 606
    CHF 4,100≈ $4,430≈ £3,202≈ €3,766HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  31. Happy Death Prints by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Happy Death Prints, 1960
    Lithograph
    63,3 x 90,5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 605
    CHF 3,700≈ $3,998≈ £2,890≈ €3,399HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  32. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1973, Colour etching and aquatint, offered Sep 2021
    Ohne Titel, 1973
    Etching · ed. 3/20
    74,9 x 90,2 cm, platemark; 88 x 101 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 879
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  33. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1974, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Ohne Titel, 1974
    Lithograph · ed. 19/30
    69,8 x 105,7 cm, image and sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 878
    CHF 1,800≈ $1,967≈ £1,422≈ €1,657HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  34. Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn - Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, 1964, 2 colour lithographs printed on one sheet, sold Sep 2021
    Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn - Ohne Titel, 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    41 x 58 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 877
    CHF 1,500≈ $1,639≈ £1,185≈ €1,381HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 1,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  35. Blue Green by Sam Francis, 1963, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Blue Green, 1963
    Lithograph
    63 x 90,3 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 876
    CHF 2,800≈ $3,060≈ £2,213≈ €2,578HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  36. Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue by Sam Francis, 1961, Farbige Lithographie, sold Sep 2021
    Hurrah for the Red, White and Blue, 1961
    Lithograph · ed. 160/400
    50,5 x 65,5 cm, Blattgrösse
    Kornfeld · · Lot 875
    CHF 1,500≈ $1,639≈ £1,185≈ €1,381HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  37. Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 26/75
    95,3 x 67 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 874
    CHF 2,000≈ $2,186≈ £1,580≈ €1,841HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  38. Affiche Kunsthalle Bern by Sam Francis, 1960, Colour lithograph, sold Sep 2021
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern, 1960
    Lithograph
    96,5 x 68 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 873
    CHF 2,000≈ $2,186≈ £1,580≈ €1,841HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  39. Ohne Titel by Sam Francis, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Sep 2021
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 283/300
    50 x 66cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €1,548≈ $1,829≈ £1,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  40. Uncle Sam (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Uncle Sam (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 11 w in (41 x 28 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 388
    $390≈ £282≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  41. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 23 w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 226
    $250≈ £181≈ €213Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  42. Black Stone (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Aug 2021
    Black Stone (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 23 w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 223
    $282≈ £204≈ €241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  43. Untitled (S.F. 358) by Sam Francis, 1991, lithograph in colors on Waterleaf paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (S.F. 358), 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    46½ h x 30 w in (118 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 689
    $8,125≈ £5,752≈ €6,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Untitled (S.F. 345) by Sam Francis, 1993, lithograph in colors on Waterleaf paper, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (S.F. 345), 1993
    Lithograph · Paper
    46½ h x 30 w in (118 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 687
    $7,500≈ £5,309≈ €6,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Untitled (L. 254) by Sam Francis, 1982, Offset lithograph in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet, sold Jun 2021
    Untitled (L. 254), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 162/250
    S. 120.7 x 87.1 cm (47 1/2 x 34 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    £2,016≈ $2,843≈ €2,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Very First Stone by Sam Francis, 1959-1968, Two-color lithograph on Crisbrook paper, sold May 2021
    Very First Stone, 1959-1968
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 162
    $2,250≈ £1,585≈ €1,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Untitled (2) by Sam Francis, 1976-1977, 10-color lithographs on Arches 88 paper, sold May 2021
    Untitled (2), 1976-1977
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $7,813≈ £5,504≈ €6,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, 1992, The complete set of seven lithographs on Rives BFK paper, sold May 2021
    Papierski Portfolio, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 160
    $15,000≈ £10,568≈ €12,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Untitled (SF-267) by Sam Francis, 1982, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK, sold May 2021
    Untitled (SF-267), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    42 h x 30 w in (107 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 323
    $7,150≈ £5,049≈ €5,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Point by Sam Francis, 1976, lithograph on Arches 88, sold May 2021
    Point, 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    36 h x 36 w in (91 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 325
    $2,750≈ £1,942≈ €2,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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