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# Francis Bacon (1909–1992)

Francis Bacon is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $3,561.

A work by Francis Bacon sold in 2024 for $5,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Bacon work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bacon work is $3,561.

The median Francis Bacon print sells for $1,598 across 4 lots.

The median Francis Bacon photograph sells for $5,583 across 1 lots.

The median Francis Bacon sculpture sells for $5,203 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,598 | $11,020 | 80% | 2025-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,203 | $5,203 | — | 2024-12-10 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,583 | $5,583 | 50% | 2017-06-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $11,020 |
| Photography | 2017 | $5,583 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,203 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,920 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Francis Bacon worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bacon work is $3,561. The median Francis Bacon print sells for $1,598 across 4 lots. The median Francis Bacon photograph sells for $5,583 across 1 lots. The median Francis Bacon sculpture sells for $5,203 across 1 lots.

### What is Francis Bacon's auction record?

Francis Bacon's auction record is $11,020, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.