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# Daniel Farson (1927–1997)

## What is Daniel Farson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Daniel Farson at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,093 including buyer’s premium (middle half $415–$3,803, n=6). The auction record is $12,238 for Two head shots of Francis Bacon (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two head shots of Francis Bacon | Silver prints | $12,238 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Two head shots of Francis Bacon | Silver prints | $4,546 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Tennesse Williams | Titré au crayon avec tampon du photographe (au dos) | $1,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Daniel Farson (British, 1927-1997) A group of ten photographs | Wood and others | $1,573 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Daniel Farson (British, 1927-1997) A group of three black and white photographs, circa 1950s | Black and white photographs | $612 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | NOTHING TO PROTECT THEIR NAKED BODIES, 1927 | Silver gelatin print | $406 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Two photographs of Salvador Dali, 1951 | Silver print | $350 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Cyril Connolly and Lady Caroline Blackwood, 1954 | Black and white photograph | $178 | Roseberys London | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | The critic, 1927 | Silver gelatin print from the series late 1950s(2)The critic | $127 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 8 | $1,093 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,093 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daniel Farson is an English artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,573. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Daniel Farson sold in 2026 for $4,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Daniel Farson work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Farson work is $1,573.

The median Daniel Farson photograph sells for $509 across 7 lots.

The median Daniel Farson print sells for $4,546 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,546 | $12,238 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 7 | $509‡ | $1,800 | — | 2026-10-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $127–$1,573‡ | $612‡ | $1,800 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,546 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,800 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,573 |

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 Daniel Farson worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Farson work is $1,573. The median Daniel Farson photograph sells for $509 across 7 lots. The median Daniel Farson print sells for $4,546 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Daniel Farson's auction record?

Daniel Farson's auction record is $12,238, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Daniel Farson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-farson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.