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Sam Francis Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 843 auction results for Sam Francis prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 769 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $63 to $61,494, with a median of $2,772 across 769 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, Sam Francis at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1972, Offset Lithographic Poster
    Sam Francis at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1972
    Lithograph
    H 37" W 24.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1219
    $80≈ £60≈ €69HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Sam Francis, Speck (G. 319, L. L139), 1971, Lithograph in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet
    Speck (G. 319, L. L139), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. PP
    S. 34 x 46 1/8 in. (86.4 x 117.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 317
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Sam Francis, The White Line (L. L6), 1960, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    The White Line (L. L6), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 51/75
    S. 35 5/8 x 24 7/8 in. (90.5 x 63.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $25,800≈ £19,110≈ €21,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Sam Francis, Spring Solution (SF-120), 1972, lithograph
    Spring Solution (SF-120), 1972
    Lithograph
    23 h x 17½ w in (58 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 115
    $704≈ £520≈ €598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  5. Sam Francis, Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Self Portrait (SF-051), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    25⅞ h x 19 w in (66 x 48 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 114
    $399≈ £295≈ €339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Wright ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-255), 1979, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (SF-255), 1979
    Lithograph
    29½ h x 41¾ w in (75 x 106 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 116
    $4,864≈ £3,591≈ €4,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Sin título, (SF-329) (1988), Litografía offset 49 / 50
    Sin título, (SF-329) (1988)
    Print (other) · ed. 49/50
    113 x 70.5 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 16
    MX$10,000≈ $563≈ £420≈ €486HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$12,000–20,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  8. Sam Francis, Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio), 1972
    Lithograph
    14⅞ h x 21¾ w in (38 x 55 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $508≈ £383≈ €443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel, 1986, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel, 1986
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 214
    $25,400≈ £18,745≈ €21,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-20), 1963, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (SF-20), 1963
    Lithograph
    26½ h x 36 w in (67 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 126
    $4,826≈ £3,562≈ €4,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-092), 1993, Etching in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-092), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 17/25
    plate 15 3/8 x 12 3/16in (39.1 x 31cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $3,840≈ £2,840≈ €3,259Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-340, Lembark L281), 1989, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SF-340, Lembark L281), 1989
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 7/50
    sheet 45 1/8 x 29in (114.6 x 73.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 48
    $3,072≈ £2,272≈ €2,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Sam Francis, Turn (SFS-139, Lembark S10, Gemini 405), 1972, Screenprint in colors on Arjomari paper
    Turn (SFS-139, Lembark S10, Gemini 405), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 47/70
    25 x 31 1/4in (63.5 x 79.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    $2,560≈ £1,893≈ €2,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Sam Francis, Left Panel of the Triptych, from An Other Set - Y, from the Pasadena Box (SF-80, Lembark L66), 1964, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Left Panel of the Triptych, from An Other Set - Y, from the Pasadena Box (SF-80, Lembark L66), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 15 1/2 x 22 3/4in (39.4 x 57.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 46
    $3,328≈ £2,461≈ €2,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Sam Francis, Happy Death Print (SF-9, Lembark L9), 1960, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Happy Death Print (SF-9, Lembark L9), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    sheet 25 x 35 1/2in (63.5 x 90.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    $2,560≈ £1,893≈ €2,172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,600–3,600View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-352), 1992, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SF-352), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 30 x 22in (76.2 x 55.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 59
    $2,048≈ £1,526≈ €1,750Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Untitled, from Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary (Lembark L. 263, SF-272), 1984, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    Untitled, from Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary (Lembark L. 263, SF-272), 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 142/250
    sheet 42 1/8 x 28 7/8in (107.0 x 73.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    $3,328≈ £2,480≈ €2,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Sam Francis, Untitled, from Presidential Portfolio (SF-260, Lembark L241), 1980, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled, from Presidential Portfolio (SF-260, Lembark L241), 1980
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 128/150
    sheet 24 x 18 3/8 in. (61.0 x 46.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Sam Francis, Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm (SF-16, Lembark L.16), 1960, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Affiche Moderna Museet Stockholm (SF-16, Lembark L.16), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/75
    35 5/8 x 24 3/4in (90.5 x 62.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Sam Francis, The Upper Yellow (SF-4, Lembark L.4), 1960, Lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper
    The Upper Yellow (SF-4, Lembark L.4), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/65
    sheet 24 3/8 x 35 3/8in (61.9 x 89.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    $4,096≈ £3,052≈ €3,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-225), 1976, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-225), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 35 w in (69 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $1,905≈ £1,413≈ €1,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Collection of ten posters, 1968-95, offset lithograph in colors
    Collection of ten posters, 1968-95
    Lithograph
    56 h x 36½ w in (142 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $572≈ £424≈ €490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-323), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-323), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27 h x 35 w in (69 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $2,032≈ £1,507≈ €1,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-321), 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-321), 1975
    Lithograph
    35⅛ h x 27⅛ w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 234
    $6,096≈ £4,520≈ €5,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Sam Francis, Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973
    Lithograph
    26 h x 40½ w in (66 x 103 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $2,159≈ £1,601≈ €1,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-051), 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-051), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 19 w in (66 x 48 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $4,445≈ £3,296≈ €3,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973, lithograph
    Self-Portrait (SF-037), 1973
    Lithograph
    23 h x 19¾ w in (58 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $572≈ £424≈ €490Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981, etching on Fabriano
    Vorstellung (SFE-278), 1981
    Etching
    23¾ h x 16½ w in (60 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $1,080≈ £801≈ €924Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-006), 1982, aquatint with chine-collé on Somerset Satin and Mochizuki rice
    Untitled (SFE-006), 1982
    Print (other) · Paper
    16½ h x 5⅛ w in (42 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $1,207≈ £895≈ €1,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-500A), 1981, intaglio, sugar lift and aquatint on Arches Cover
    Untitled (SFE-500A), 1981
    Print (other) · Paper
    16 h x 12 w in (41 x 30 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $889≈ £659≈ €761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-017), 1973, lithograph on Arches
    Untitled (SF-017), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    29¾ h x 41½ w in (76 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $381≈ £283≈ €326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-001), 1982, aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-001), 1982
    Aquatint
    23¾ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 238
    $572≈ £426≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  33. Sam Francis, La primavera fredda (SFE-071RC), 1988, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano
    La primavera fredda (SFE-071RC), 1988
    Etching
    38⅝ h x 78½ w in (98 x 199 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $10,795≈ £8,034≈ €9,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Wright ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-198), 1975, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-198), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    27⅜ h x 34⅞ w in (70 x 89 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 241
    $572≈ £426≈ €486Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-258), 1980, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (SF-258), 1980
    Lithograph
    27¾ h x 40 w in (70 x 102 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $762≈ £567≈ €647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  36. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-112), 1994, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled (SFE-112), 1994
    Etching
    11¾ h x 16⅜ w in (30 x 42 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $1,651≈ £1,229≈ €1,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Yunan (SF-117), 1971, lithograph in colors
    Yunan (SF-117), 1971
    Lithograph
    28½ h x 44 w in (72 x 112 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 237
    $4,064≈ £3,024≈ €3,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1982, (Lembark 254, SF-269); offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled, 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 218/250
    47 x 34 in. (119.4 x 86.4 cm.)
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 27
    $3,750≈ £2,802≈ €3,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF 350) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992, lithograph in colors on Rives BFK
    Untitled (SF 350) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $889≈ £666≈ €763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Spleen (Red) (SF-114, Lembark L.130, Gemini 310), 1971, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Spleen (Red) (SF-114, Lembark L.130, Gemini 310), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/27
    sheet 35 1/4 x 79 1/2in (89.5 x 201.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 20
    $10,240≈ £7,791≈ €8,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Dark and Fast (SF-277, Lembark L.248, Gemini 1050), 1981, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Dark and Fast (SF-277, Lembark L.248, Gemini 1050), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/20
    sheet 38 x 30in (96.5 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    $1,536≈ £1,169≈ €1,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,400View at Bonhams ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFE-028, Lembark I.62), 1985, Aquatint in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SFE-028, Lembark I.62), 1985
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 6/23
    35 7/8 x 24 1/2in (91.1 x 62.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $7,680≈ £5,843≈ €6,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-358), 1993, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Untitled (SF-358), 1993
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/50
    sheet 46 1/2 x 30in (118.2 x 76.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $6,400≈ £4,869≈ €5,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Happy Death Stone (L. L10), 1960, Lithograph in colours, on BFK wove paper, the full sheet
    Happy Death Stone (L. L10), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 49/90
    S. 63.5 x 90.8 cm (25 x 35 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    HK$18,060≈ $2,323≈ £1,767≈ €2,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$20,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1987, Screenprint in colours on paper
    Untitled, 1987
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 27/54
    49 x 64 cm
    Hessink's Auctions · · Lot 145
    €1,200≈ $1,382≈ £1,056HammerSign up free to seeView at Hessink's Auctions ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Coral Red (SF-100) (L. L110), 1970, Unique lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, the full sheet
    Coral Red (SF-100) (L. L110), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 23 1/4 x 34 1/2 in. (59.1 x 87.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 322
    $1,226≈ £917≈ €1,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Red Again (SFS-138) (G. 406, L. S9), 1972, Screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet
    Red Again (SFS-138) (G. 406, L. S9), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 17/100
    S. 24 1/2 x 30 5/8 in. (62.2 x 77.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 321
    $1,677≈ £1,254≈ €1,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Meteorite (SFS-290) (G. 1297, L. S17), 1986, Monumental screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet
    Meteorite (SFS-290) (G. 1297, L. S17), 1986
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 72 x 41 7/8 in. (182.9 x 106.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $28,380≈ £21,219≈ €24,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Under Blue, 1973, lithograph in colors
    Under Blue, 1973
    Lithograph
    22¼ h x 29¾ w in (57 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 137
    $4,445≈ £3,329≈ €3,825Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-262), 1981, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives
    Untitled (SF-262), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper
    41¾ h x 29½ w in (106 x 75 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $3,810≈ £2,854≈ €3,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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