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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. Mercury (SF-27) by Sam Francis, 1963, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jun 2023
    Mercury (SF-27), 1963
    Lithograph · Paper
    23⅛ h x 19¾ w in (59 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 250
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (SF-5) by Sam Francis, 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jun 2023
    Affiche Kunsthalle Bern (SF-5), 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    38⅛ h x 26¾ w in (97 x 68 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 248
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1992, lithograph in colors, sold Jun 2023
    Untitled (SF-351) (from the Papierski portfolio), 1992
    Lithograph
    31½ h x 23½ w in (80 x 60 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 380
    $1,260≈ £1,011≈ €1,178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel) by Sam Francis, 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white, sold Jun 2023
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 206
    $2,772≈ £2,224≈ €2,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled Abstract for Fresh Air School Exhibit by Sam Francis, 1972, lithograph in colors, offered May 2023
    Untitled Abstract for Fresh Air School Exhibit, 1972
    Lithograph · ed. 26/30
    15 x 22 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 740
    Result not publishedEst. $300–600View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  6. Untitled (SFM79-169) by Sam Francis, 1979, monotype with mixed media on RBT II handmade paper, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (SFM79-169), 1979
    Print (other) · Paper
    14 h x 11⅛ w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $7,740≈ £6,209≈ €7,012Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors on Japanese, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph
    15½ h x 22¾ w in (39 x 58 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $1,419≈ £1,138≈ €1,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Untitled (LAP19) by Sam Francis, c. 1972, lithograph, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $1,008≈ £809≈ €913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A) by Sam Francis, 1984, aquatint on BFK Rives, sold Apr 2023
    The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    23½ h x 49 w in (60 x 124 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $4,032≈ £3,235≈ €3,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Fragrant Breath (SF-285) by Sam Francis, 1982-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2023
    Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $3,024≈ £2,426≈ €2,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Double Room (SF-283) by Sam Francis, 1981-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2023
    Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    50 h x 60 w in (127 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $1,638≈ £1,314≈ €1,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Indigo Wood (SF-287) by Sam Francis, 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2023
    Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $1,890≈ £1,516≈ €1,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Island Plate (SFE-1H) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum, sold Apr 2023
    Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29¼ h x 35¼ w in (74 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $630≈ £505≈ €571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel) by Sam Francis, 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white, sold Apr 2023
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $2,268≈ £1,819≈ €2,055Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Green Buddha (SF-337) by Sam Francis, 1982, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2023
    Green Buddha (SF-337), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 51½ w in (152 x 131 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $4,788≈ £3,841≈ €4,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Untitled (SFE-021) by Sam Francis, 1984, aquatint in colors with chine collé on Japanese paper, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (SFE-021), 1984
    Aquatint
    35¾ h x 17¾ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $1,386≈ £1,112≈ €1,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Metal Field I (SFE-2C) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum, sold Apr 2023
    Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29½ h x 35½ w in (75 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $945≈ £758≈ €856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Beaudelaire (SF-289) by Sam Francis, 1986, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Apr 2023
    Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986
    Lithograph · Paper
    42 h x 59 w in (107 x 150 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $3,780≈ £3,032≈ €3,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Untitled by Sam Francis, lithograph on paper, offered Apr 2023
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    14 1/2” x 11” (37 cm x 28 cm)
    León Gallery · · Lot 240
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at León Gallery ↗
  20. For the Blue Sons of the Air, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 13/154
    sheet 53-3/8x 31-3/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 19
    $2,800≈ £2,259≈ €2,551HammerSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  21. Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain) by Sam Francis, 1988, etching and aquatint in colours on Fabriano paper - numbered 7 from an edition of 10, sold Mar 2023
    Pioggia d'Oro (Golden Rain), 1988
    Etching · Paper · ed. VII/X
    99 x 199.60cm (39 x 78.6in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 48
    €2,800≈ $2,986≈ £2,491HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  22. Damn Braces by Sam Francis, 1960, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Feb 2023
    Damn Braces, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    35⅝ h x 24⅞ w in (90 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 118
    $2,489≈ £2,066≈ €2,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  23. Untitled (SFS-332) by Sam Francis, 1988, screenprint in colors on Waterleaf, sold Feb 2023
    Untitled (SFS-332), 1988
    Screenprint
    29⅞ h x 21⅞ w in (76 x 56 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $1,441≈ £1,196≈ €1,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. 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 Jan 2023
    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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 281
    $3,780≈ £3,119≈ €3,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Beaudelaire (SF-289) by Sam Francis, 1986-1987, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Beaudelaire (SF-289), 1986-1987
    Lithograph · Paper
    41 h x 58 w in (104 x 147 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $7,560≈ £6,238≈ €7,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Untitled (LAP19) by Sam Francis, c. 1972, lithograph, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (LAP19), c. 1972
    Lithograph
    22 h x 15¾ w in (56 x 40 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 243
    $1,008≈ £832≈ €938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A) by Sam Francis, 1984, aquatint on BFK Rives, sold Jan 2023
    The Five Continents in Summertime (SFE-020A), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    23½ h x 49 w in (60 x 124 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 242
    $2,016≈ £1,663≈ €1,876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Fragrant Breath (SF-285) by Sam Francis, 1982-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Fragrant Breath (SF-285), 1982-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 239
    $2,489≈ £2,054≈ €2,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Double Room (SF-283) by Sam Francis, 1981-1984, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Double Room (SF-283), 1981-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    50 h x 60 w in (127 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $3,406≈ £2,810≈ €3,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Indigo Wood (SF-287) by Sam Francis, 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Indigo Wood (SF-287), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    60 h x 50 w in (152 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 245
    $4,032≈ £3,327≈ €3,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Island Plate (SFE-1H) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum, sold Jan 2023
    Island Plate (SFE-1H), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29¼ h x 35¼ w in (74 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $786≈ £649≈ €731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Metal Field I (SFE-2C) by Sam Francis, 1973, etching and aquatint on Fabriano Rosaspina vellum, sold Jan 2023
    Metal Field I (SFE-2C), 1973
    Etching · Paper
    29½ h x 35½ w in (75 x 90 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 250
    $2,394≈ £1,975≈ €2,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Turn (SFS-139) by Sam Francis, 1972, screenprint in colors on Arjomari, sold Jan 2023
    Turn (SFS-139), 1972
    Screenprint
    28 h x 35 w in (71 x 89 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $2,394≈ £1,975≈ €2,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Untitled (SFE-021) by Sam Francis, 1984, aquatint in colors with chine collé on Japanese paper, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (SFE-021), 1984
    Aquatint · Paper
    35¾ h x 17¾ w in (91 x 45 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $1,764≈ £1,455≈ €1,641Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Always In and Out of Need (SF-246) by Sam Francis, 1975-1976, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Always In and Out of Need (SF-246), 1975-1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 h x 80⅛ w in (97 x 204 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 244
    $4,410≈ £3,639≈ €4,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Not Deceived (SF-284) by Sam Francis, 1982-1984, lithograph on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Not Deceived (SF-284), 1982-1984
    Lithograph · Paper
    50¼ h x 59½ w in (128 x 151 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 238
    $2,096≈ £1,729≈ €1,950Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Untitled (SF-274) by Sam Francis, 1977-1978, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (SF-274), 1977-1978
    Lithograph · Paper
    51 h x 51 w in (130 x 130 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $2,394≈ £1,975≈ €2,228Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel) by Sam Francis, 1981, lithograph in colors on HMP Koller handmade off-white, sold Jan 2023
    Paradise of Ash (SF-276) (one panel), 1981
    Lithograph
    46¼ h x 32¼ w in (117 x 82 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 241
    $3,528≈ £2,911≈ €3,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Green Buddha (SF-337) by Sam Francis, 1982-1985, lithograph in colors on Arches 88, sold Jan 2023
    Green Buddha (SF-337), 1982-1985
    Lithograph · Paper
    51¾ h x 60 w in (131 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 240
    $3,668≈ £3,026≈ €3,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Lyre Eight (SFS-134) by Sam Francis, 1972, screenprint in colors on Fabriano Italia, sold Jan 2023
    Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972
    Screenprint
    42¼ h x 54½ w in (107 x 138 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $6,930≈ £5,718≈ €6,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. For James Kirsch, State 1 (SF-121A) by Sam Francis, 1972, lithograph in colors on BFK Rives, sold Jan 2023
    For James Kirsch, State 1 (SF-121A), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    28 h x 41½ w in (71 x 105 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $6,930≈ £5,718≈ €6,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio) by Sam Francis, 1964, lithograph in colors on Japanese, offered Nov 2022
    Untitled (from The Pasadena Box portfolio), 1964
    Lithograph · Paper
    15½ h x 22¾ w in (39 x 58 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 376
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  43. Untitled (SFE-117) by Sam Francis, 1995, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled (SFE-117), 1995
    Etching · Paper · ed. 31/35
    12 x 10in (30.5 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 60
    $816≈ £686≈ €784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  44. L'Étoile (SF-364) by Sam Francis, 1995, Lithograph in colors on PT 112 Waterleaf paper, offered Nov 2022
    L'Étoile (SF-364), 1995
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/50
    sheet 49 13/16 x 31 1/4in (126.5 x 79.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  45. Untitled (SFE-087) by Sam Francis, 1992, Etching in colors on wove paper, offered Nov 2022
    Untitled (SFE-087), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    7 x 5in (17.8 x 12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  46. Untitled (Yellow) (SFE-081RC) by Sam Francis, 1992, Etching in colors on wove paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled (Yellow) (SFE-081RC), 1992
    Etching · Paper
    23 1/4 x 26 1/8in (59.1 x 66.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    $4,590≈ £3,858≈ €4,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  47. Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC) by Sam Francis, 1992, Etching in colors on Fabriano paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Red (American Foundation) (SFE-080RC), 1992
    Etching · Paper · ed. VIII/XXIV
    19 1/2 x 28 5/8in (49.5 x 72.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    $3,188≈ £2,679≈ €3,064Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  48. Untitled (SF-357) by Sam Francis, 1992, Lithograph in colors on PTI #120 Waterleaf paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled (SF-357), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/50
    sheet 46 7/8 x 30in (119.1 x 76.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $6,120≈ £5,145≈ €5,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Untitled (SF-356) by Sam Francis, 1992, Lithograph in colors on wove paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled (SF-356), 1992
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/50
    sheet 29 7/8 x 46 3/4in (75.9 x 118.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 53
    $5,100≈ £4,287≈ €4,902Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Untitled (SFE-081) by Sam Francis, 1991, Etching in colors on wove paper, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled (SFE-081), 1991
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/27
    16 3/4 x 10 1/2in (42.5 x 26.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 51
    $2,295≈ £1,929≈ €2,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,500View at Bonhams ↗

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