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Sam Francis Screenprints: Auction Prices

American · 1923–1994

ArtSell has recorded 55 auction results for Sam Francis screenprints between 2012 and 2026, of which 52 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $282 to $33,020, with a median of $3,625 across 52 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $33,020 for “Untitled (SF-291)” at Wright in 2025.

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  1. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1988, screenprint in colors on Waterleaf
    Untitled, 1988
    Screenprint · ed. 97/114
    29 3/4 x 21 3/4 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 574
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–2,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972, screenprint in colors on Fabriano Italia
    Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972
    Screenprint
    42¼ h x 54½ w in (107 x 138 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 233
    $3,810≈ £2,808≈ €3,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFS-243) (L. S1), 1968, Screenprint in colors, on commercial-grade matte paper, the full sheet
    Untitled (SFS-243) (L. S1), 1968
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 8/300
    S. 40 7/8 x 27 5/8 in. (103.8 x 70.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $1,080≈ £814≈ €951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sam Francis, For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) (L. S21), 1990, Screenprint in colors, on PTI Supra paper, the full sheet
    For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) (L. S21), 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 66/150
    S. 53 1/2 x 32 in. (135.9 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    $5,334≈ £4,022≈ €4,697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sam Francis, Untitled (SF-291), 1986, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (SF-291), 1986
    Screenprint
    83⅝ h x 59⅞ w in (212 x 152 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 236
    $33,020≈ £25,044≈ €29,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Sam Francis, SamFrancisAmerican1923-1994Ting(Lembark S8), screenprint in colors on Arjomari1972; ed. 17/75 (there were also 9 artist's proofs);
    SamFrancisAmerican1923-1994Ting(Lembark S8)
    Screenprint · ed. 17/75
    23 x 30 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 589
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  11. Sam Francis, WEB, Screenprint
    WEB
    Screenprint
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 150
    $3,456≈ £2,742≈ €3,320Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  12. Sam Francis, Untitled (25th Anniversary, The Music Center of Los Angeles County poster) (SFS-334), 1988, screenprint in colors on PTI Supra
    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) ↗
  13. Sam Francis, A Red Star (Lembark P.7), 1987, Screenprint in colors on PTI #120 Waterleaf paper
    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 ↗
  14. Sam Francis, King Corpse (SFS-288), 1986, screenprint in colors on Arches Cover
    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 ↗
  15. Lyre Eight, 1972
    Screenprint · ed. 25/50
    42 3/8 x 54 1/2 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 558
    $3,024≈ £2,382≈ €2,753$2,400 + $624 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  16. Sam Francis, For the Blue Sons of the Air, 1990, screenprint in colors on PTI Supra
    For the Blue Sons of the Air, 1990
    Screenprint
    53½ h x 31⅞ w in (136 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 110
    $7,095≈ £5,586≈ €6,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Sam Francis, Of Vega, 1972, Colour serigraph
    Of Vega, 1972
    Screenprint · ed. 6/80
    97.3 x 66.5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 952
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFS-332), 1988, screenprint in colors on Waterleaf
    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 ↗
  20. Sam Francis, Turn (SFS-139), 1972, screenprint in colors on Arjomari
    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) ↗
  21. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972, screenprint in colors on Fabriano Italia
    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) ↗
  22. Sam Francis, Web (Lembark S. 7, SFS-136, Gemini 408), 1972, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Web (Lembark S. 7, SFS-136, Gemini 408), 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    sheet 42 1/2 x 54 5/8in (108 x 138.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 13
    $3,825≈ £3,215≈ €3,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Sam Francis, Freshet, 1972, Farbserigrafie auf Bütten
    Freshet, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 86/100
    97 x 47cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 28
    €4,884≈ $4,839≈ £4,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Sam Francis, Of Vega, 1972, screenprint - colour trial proof III - published 1972
    Of Vega, 1972
    Screenprint · ed. TP
    97½ x 66.80cm (38.4 x 26.3in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 78
    €4,200≈ $4,178≈ £3,615HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  25. Sam Francis, For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336) (L. S21), 1990, Screenprint in colors, on PTI Supra paper, the full sheet
    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 ↗
  26. Sam Francis, For the Blue Sons of the Air (SFS-336), 1990, screenprint in colors on PTI Supra
    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) ↗
  27. Sam Francis, Burnout (Gemini G.E.L. 496, L. S14), 1973, Screenprint, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    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 ↗
  28. Sam Francis, Meteorite (Lembark S.17; SFS-290; Gemini 1297), 1986, Screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper
    Meteorite (Lembark S.17; SFS-290; Gemini 1297), 1986
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 2/17
    sheet 72 1/2 x 42in (184.2 x 106.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $31,563≈ £23,418≈ €27,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Sam Francis, King Corpse (Lembark S.16; SFS-288; Gemini 1296), 1986, Screenprint in colors, on Arches Cover paper
    King Corpse (Lembark S.16; SFS-288; Gemini 1296), 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    41 7/8 x 57 3/16in (106.4 x 145.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $6,694≈ £4,966≈ €5,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  30. Lyre Eight
    Screenprint · ed. 26/50
    42 1/2 x 54 1/2 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 118
    $7,200≈ £5,225≈ €6,111Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  31. Sam Francis, A Red Star, 1987, 10-color screenprint on PTI #120 Waterleaf paper
    A Red Star, 1987
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 200
    $3,750≈ £2,884≈ €3,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Sam Francis, Five Coral Screen, 1972, 5-color screenprint on Arches 88 paper
    Five Coral Screen, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 84
    $5,313≈ £4,169≈ €4,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Sam Francis, Untitled (SFS-334), 1988, 11-color screenprint on PTI Supra paper
    Untitled (SFS-334), 1988
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 81
    $2,500≈ £1,962≈ €2,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1990, acrylic and silkscreen ink on paper
    Untitled, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper
    124 1/4 x 102 1/2 in. (315.6 x 260.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Sam Francis, Spun for James Kirsch, 1972, Screenprint in colors, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet
    Spun for James Kirsch, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 52/100
    S. 29 7/8 x 22 1/2 in. (75.9 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $3,500≈ £2,670≈ €3,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  36. Sam Francis, King Corpse, 1986, 19-color screenprint on Arches Cover paper
    King Corpse, 1986
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 93
    $13,750≈ £10,553≈ €11,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Sam Francis, Spun for James Kirsch, 1972, 7-color screenprint on Arches 88 paper
    Spun for James Kirsch, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 92
    $2,813≈ £2,159≈ €2,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Sam Francis, Five Coral Screen, Farbige Serigraphie
    Five Coral Screen
    Screenprint
    77 : 96,5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 820
    CHF 2,700≈ $2,734≈ £2,043≈ €2,331HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 4,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  39. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight, 1972, 8-color screenprint on Fabriano Italia paper
    Lyre Eight, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $7,500≈ £5,610≈ €6,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Francis, Spun for James Kirsch, 1972, 7-color screenprint on Arches 88 paper
    Spun for James Kirsch, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 319
    $3,750≈ £2,846≈ €3,194Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1986, Screenprint in colors, on Inveresk Exeter paper, the full sheet
    Untitled, 1986
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 27/56
    S. 84 x 60 in. (213.4 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $20,000≈ £16,379≈ €18,307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Sam Francis, Toward Disappearance, Color Silkscreen "Toward Disappearance"
    Toward Disappearance
    Screenprint · ed. 69/72
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 7a
    $1,300≈ £1,008≈ €1,163HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  43. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1991, Colour silkscreen on cardboard
    Untitled, 1991
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 26/100
    109 x 74 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 730
    €3,100≈ $3,458≈ £2,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  44. Sam Francis, Spun for James Kirsch, 1972, Screenprint in colors, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet,
    Spun for James Kirsch, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 77/100
    S. 30 x 22 1/2 in. (76.2 x 57.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $3,250≈ £2,120≈ €2,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight, 1972, 8-color screenprint on Italia paper
    Lyre Eight, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    $5,938≈ £3,864≈ €5,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Sam Francis, Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972, Colour silkscreen on card
    Lyre Eight (SFS-134), 1972
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 27/50
    108 x 138.4 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 694
    €6,200≈ $6,801≈ £4,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  47. Sam Francis, Untitled, 1988, 11-color screenprint on PTI Supra paper
    Untitled, 1988
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 53
    $2,500≈ £1,596≈ €2,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Sam Francis, Freshet, 1972, screenprint on Arches paper
    Freshet, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    38 h x 29½ w in (97 x 75 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 320
    $2,750≈ £1,677≈ €2,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Sam Francis, Coral Lyre Nine (SFS-133), 1972, Silkscreen in colors
    Coral Lyre Nine (SFS-133), 1972
    Screenprint · Other support
    108 x 138,4 cm (42,5 x 54,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 861
    €5,000≈ $6,831≈ £4,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  50. Sam Francis, Red Again, 1972, 11-color screenprint on Arches Cover white paper
    Red Again, 1972
    Screenprint · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $1,500≈ £938≈ €1,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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