Frances (1923–1999)
What is Frances’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Frances at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $622 including buyer’s premium (middle half $383–$740, n=22). The auction record is $1,508 for Venetian Windows: Oranges (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venetian Windows: Oranges | Oil on board | $1,508 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Oranges in Venice | Oil on board | $1,344 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Venetian Window: Pears | Oil on board | $1,257 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Venetian Scene with Lemons | Oil on board | $1,086 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Summer Fruit | Oil on board | $912 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Florentine Oranges | Oil on board | $850 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Hills Of Tuscany | Oil on board | $781 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Landscape with Yachts & Bowl of Pears | Oil on board | $743 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Venetian Scene with Fruit Bowl | Oil on board | $734 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Venetian Windows: Oranges | Oil on board | $733 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $616 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $733 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $572 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Frances is an Australia artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $559. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frances sold in 2026 for $617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Frances record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frances on OpeningBid →What is a Frances work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances work is $559.
The median Frances painting sells for $492 across 74 lots.
The median Frances work on paper sells for $119 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frances paintings typically sell for $242–$639 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $492† | $2,399† | 85.1% | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $119 | $119 | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,506† | $2,399† | — | 2026-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $242–$639† | $421† | $1,505† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $610–$1,092† | $695† | $2,399† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,399† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,508 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $119 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frances worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances work is $559. The median Frances painting sells for $492 across 74 lots. The median Frances work on paper sells for $119 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frances paintings typically sell for $242–$639 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Frances painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances painting is $492. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frances's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances painting is $2,399. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,399 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Frances painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frances painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $421, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Frances painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frances painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frances's auction record?
Frances's auction record is $2,399, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,399 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Frances record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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