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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. Collection of eleven posters by Sam Francis, 1972-89, offset lithograph in colors, sold Sep 2024
    Collection of eleven posters, 1972-89
    Lithograph
    56 h x 36½ w in (142 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $378≈ £288≈ €342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Untitled (SFE-118) by Sam Francis, 1995, aquatint in colors, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SFE-118), 1995
    Aquatint
    35¾ h x 17⅞ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $378≈ £288≈ €342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Untitled (SF-320) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SF-320), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23½ h x 31½ w in (60 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $315≈ £240≈ €285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Metal Cloud (SF-142) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2024
    Metal Cloud (SF-142), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    26 h x 40½ w in (66 x 103 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $945≈ £720≈ €855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Self Portrait (SF-010) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2024
    Self Portrait (SF-010), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    31¾ h x 24⅛ w in (81 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $63≈ £48≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Totem (SFE-279) by Sam Francis, 1983, aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina, sold Sep 2024
    Totem (SFE-279), 1983
    Aquatint
    23¾ h x 6 w in (60 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $504≈ £384≈ €456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Self Portrait (SFE-301) by Sam Francis, 1982, aquatint on Fabriano Tiepolo, sold Sep 2024
    Self Portrait (SFE-301), 1982
    Aquatint
    3⅝ h x 1⅞ w in (9 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 251
    $189≈ £144≈ €171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Untitled (SFE-012) by Sam Francis, 1983, etching and aquatint, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SFE-012), 1983
    Etching
    34⅛ h x 23¾ w in (87 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $819≈ £624≈ €741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Untitled (SF-325) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SF-325), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23¾ h x 31½ w in (60 x 80 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $315≈ £240≈ €285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Untitled (from the Vegetable series) (SF-112D) by Sam Francis, 1971, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (from the Vegetable series) (SF-112D), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 35 w in (61 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $504≈ £384≈ €456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Untitled (SFE-090) by Sam Francis, 1993, Etching in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SFE-090), 1993
    Etching · Paper · ed. 7/26
    I. 16 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (41.3 x 18.4 cm) S. 25 1/2 x 15 3/8 in. (64.8 x 39.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    $1,524≈ £1,162≈ €1,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  12. Untitled (SF-106A) (L. L108) by Sam Francis, 1969, Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled (SF-106A) (L. L108), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 29/40
    S. 28 1/8 x 40 in. (71.4 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $2,794≈ £2,130≈ €2,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Untitled by Sam Francis, lithograph on paper, offered Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11" (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 501
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  14. Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, offset lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2024
    Uncle Sam Loves Marilyn (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16⅛ h x 22⅞ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $252≈ £199≈ €235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box) by Sam Francis, 1963, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    An 8 Set - 1 (from the Pasadena Box), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    13 h x 10 w in (33 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 219
    $2,394≈ £1,897≈ €2,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Untitled (25th Anniversary, The Music Center of Los Angeles County poster) (SFS-334) by Sam Francis, 1988, screenprint in colors on PTI Supra, sold May 2024
    Untitled (25th Anniversary, The Music Center of Los Angeles County poster) (SFS-334), 1988
    Screenprint
    56¾ h x 29 w in (144 x 74 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 220
    $693≈ £549≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Collection of eleven exhibition posters by Sam Francis, 1969-2018, offset lithograph in colors, sold May 2024
    Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1969-2018
    Lithograph
    42½ h x 27⅞ w in (108 x 71 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 216
    $441≈ £349≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Untitled (SF-229) by Sam Francis, 1983, offset lithograph in colors on Arches, sold May 2024
    Untitled (SF-229), 1983
    Lithograph · Paper
    35 h x 21⅜ w in (89 x 54 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 213
    $819≈ £649≈ €756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Untitled (SF-323) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Untitled (SF-323), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    23 h x 31¾ w in (58 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 212
    $567≈ £449≈ €523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Untitled (SF-321) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Untitled (SF-321), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅛ h x 27⅛ w in (89 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 211
    $1,512≈ £1,198≈ €1,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Self-Portrait (SF-049) by Sam Francis, 1974, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Self-Portrait (SF-049), 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 6½ w in (20 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 218
    $315≈ £250≈ €291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Self-Portrait (SF-025) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $504≈ £399≈ €465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Self-Portrait (SF-025) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Self-Portrait (SF-025), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    16 h x 11½ w in (41 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $441≈ £349≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Living in Our Own Light (SF-251) by Sam Francis, 1976, lithograph in colors on Arches 88 (in six sheets), sold May 2024
    Living in Our Own Light (SF-251), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    46 h x 36 w in (117 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $3,276≈ £2,596≈ €3,024Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Untitled (SF-327) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Untitled (SF-327), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    31½ h x 24 w in (80 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 209
    $1,134≈ £899≈ €1,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Untitled (SF-324) by Sam Francis, 1975, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Untitled (SF-324), 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 210
    $1,386≈ £1,098≈ €1,280Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Spring Solution, State (SF-120A) by Sam Francis, 1972, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold May 2024
    Spring Solution, State (SF-120A), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 214
    $756≈ £599≈ €698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. A Red Star (Lembark P.7) by Sam Francis, 1987, Screenprint in colors on PTI #120 Waterleaf paper, sold Apr 2024
    A Red Star (Lembark P.7), 1987
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 97/115
    sheet 34 1/8 x 21 7/8in (86.8 x 55.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 104
    $282≈ £225≈ €263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Aus: Mémoire de la liberté by Sam Francis, 1991, Farblithografie auf Bütten, sold Apr 2024
    Aus: Mémoire de la liberté, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 64/100
    75,5 x 117cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €4,534≈ $4,845≈ £3,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. Untitled by Sam Francis, lithograph on paper, sold Apr 2024
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11" (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 154
    ₱6,008≈ $104≈ £84≈ €98Price realizedSign up free to seeView at León Gallery ↗
  31. Untitled (SF-241S) by Sam Francis, c. 1973–74, Mixed media monotype in colors, on thin wove paper, the full sheet, framed, offered Apr 2024
    Untitled (SF-241S), c. 1973–74
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 18 1/2 x 73 1/4 in. (47 x 186.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Pink Venus Kiki (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, offset lithograph in colors, sold Apr 2024
    Pink Venus Kiki (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16¼ h x 22¾ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors and letterpress, sold Apr 2024
    Untitled (from the One Cent Life portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    16 h x 23 w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Untitled (SF-208) by Sam Francis, 1976, lithograph on BFK Rives, sold Apr 2024
    Untitled (SF-208), 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 25 w in (84 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $819≈ £649≈ €757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Self-Portrait (SFE-307) by Sam Francis, 1981, copper plate etching on Fabriano Tiepolo, sold Apr 2024
    Self-Portrait (SFE-307), 1981
    Etching · Panel
    2 h x 4¼ w in (5 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 132
    $441≈ £350≈ €407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Misty Sails (SFE-2E) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum, sold Apr 2024
    Misty Sails (SFE-2E), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    15⅞ h x 17¾ w in (40 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $693≈ £549≈ €640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Self-Portrait (SF-020) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Apr 2024
    Self-Portrait (SF-020), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    7¾ h x 6⅜ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 131
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Self-Portrait (SF-015) by Sam Francis, 1973, lithograph on Arches Cover, sold Apr 2024
    Self-Portrait (SF-015), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 h x 25 w in (84 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 130
    $378≈ £300≈ €349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Untitled (SF 350) from the Papierski Portfolio by Sam Francis, Colored lithograph, sold Apr 2024
    Untitled (SF 350) from the Papierski Portfolio
    Lithograph · ed. 13/50
    Sight size: 29.50" h x 21.21.50" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 86
    $550≈ £436≈ €508HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  40. Chinese Balloons by Sam Francis, 1963, Farblithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen), sold Apr 2024
    Chinese Balloons, 1963
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 1/35
    65,5 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 58
    €2,244≈ $2,420≈ £1,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  41. SENZA TITOLO (NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ART PORTFOLIO), 1968 by Sam Francis, print (other), sold Mar 2024
    SENZA TITOLO (NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ART PORTFOLIO), 1968
    Print (other)
    74.0 x 53.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 76
    €3,150≈ $3,436≈ £2,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  42. Living in our Own Light by Sam Francis, 1976, Lithograph, sold Mar 2024
    Living in our Own Light, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. 15/20
    44" h x 36" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 37
    $2,600≈ £2,028≈ €2,378HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  43. Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio by Sam Francis, 1964, offset lithograph in colors, sold Mar 2024
    Two works from the One Cent Life portfolio, 1964
    Lithograph
    16⅛ h x 22⅞ w in (41 x 58 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 253
    $630≈ £494≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  44. Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel by Sam Francis, 1986, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Feb 2024
    Michel Waldberg: Poèms dans le ciel, 1986
    Lithograph · Paper
    30 h x 22 w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $10,710≈ £8,524≈ €9,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. King Corpse (SFS-288) by Sam Francis, 1986, screenprint in colors on Arches Cover, sold Feb 2024
    King Corpse (SFS-288), 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    41¾ h x 58¾ w in (106 x 149 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 115
    $10,710≈ £8,524≈ €9,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Untitled (SF 349) by Sam Francis, 1973, colour lithograph on paper, offered Feb 2024
    Untitled (SF 349), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    76 by 56cm excluding frame; 110,5 by 90 by 9cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–80,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  47. Trietto 3 by Sam Francis, etching and aquatint on paper, offered Feb 2024
    Trietto 3
    Etching · Paper · ed. AP
    image size: 68 by 98cm; 105 by 143,5 by 10cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 200,000–300,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  48. Collection of eleven exhibition posters by Sam Francis, 1968-2018, offset lithograph in colors, sold Jan 2024
    Collection of eleven exhibition posters, 1968-2018
    Lithograph
    41⅛ h x 27½ w in (104 x 70 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 277
    $258≈ £203≈ €236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Untitled (SFE-118) by Sam Francis, etching and aquatint in colors, sold Jan 2024
    Untitled (SFE-118)
    Etching
    35¾ h x 18 w in (91 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $693≈ £545≈ €633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Paradise of Ash (SF-276) by Sam Francis, 1983, lithograph in colors on John Koller HMP, sold Jan 2024
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276), 1983
    Lithograph
    44 h x 32 w in (112 x 81 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 263
    $1,197≈ £941≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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