> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-payne · updated 2026-11-01

# Frances (1885–1975)

Frances is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,984. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frances sold in 2017 for a hammer price of $2,079 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances work is $1,984.

The median Frances painting sells for $1,984 across 3 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 | 8 | $1,984† | $2,079† | 37.5% | 2019-03-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,079† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,984† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Frances worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances work is $1,984. The median Frances painting sells for $1,984 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frances's auction record?

Frances's auction record is $2,079, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,079 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frances auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-payne (updated 2026-11-01).

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.