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# Francis Bott (1904–1998)

## What is Francis Bott’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 234 auction results for Francis Bott at 33 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $895 including buyer’s premium (middle half $688–$2,099, n=8). The auction record is $35,883 for Composition (2023, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1965 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Francis Bott | $35,883 | Artcurial | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $18,702 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Komposition, mid 1940s | Mixed media on hard fibre plate | $16,999 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Composition | Oil on canvas | $14,055 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | FRANCIS BOTT (1904-1988) | Vitraux (stained glass) | $12,925 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Composition (En jaune hommage à Bandeira), 1968 | Oil on canvas | $11,879 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Début de poème, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $11,547 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Fêtes, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $11,476 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel, 1956 | Mixed media on light board | $11,406 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Composition, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $11,094 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $4,732 |
| Other | 22 | $3,672 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $956 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $3,556 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $939 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 234 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francis Bott is a German artist with 306 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,227. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Bott sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,976 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Francis Bott works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Francis Bott work worth?

Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bott work is $2,227.

The median Francis Bott painting sells for $4,347 across 99 lots.

The median Francis Bott work on paper sells for $1,360 across 71 lots.

The median Francis Bott print sells for $133 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Bott paintings typically sell for $2,487–$6,801 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Bott work on papers typically sell for $1,365–$2,618 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $133†‡ | $1,060 | 58.3% | 2022-05-05 |
| Paintings | 123 | $4,347†‡ | $35,883 | 80.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $1,360†‡ | $8,410‡ | 79.8% | 2025-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,923 | $2,923 | 50% | 2010-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $12,323‡ | $35,883 | — | 2023-04-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Francis Bott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $133 with 58.3% sell-through. Paintings (123 lots) median $4,347, record $35,883. A typical Francis Bott painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $12,323.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $124–$179† | $133† | $1,060 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $100–$267† | $182† | $540 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,024–$2,802†‡ | $1,841†‡ | $6,614 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $2,487–$6,801†‡ | $4,526†‡ | $18,702 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,344–$6,139†‡ | $4,350†‡ | $11,879 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $498–$1,209†‡ | $723†‡ | $8,157 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,365–$2,618†‡ | $1,730†‡ | $8,410‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,883 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $18,702 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,410‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,157 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $2,923 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $540 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $450‡ |

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

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 Bott worth?

Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Bott work is $2,227. The median Francis Bott painting sells for $4,347 across 99 lots. The median Francis Bott work on paper sells for $1,360 across 71 lots. The median Francis Bott print sells for $133 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Bott paintings typically sell for $2,487–$6,801 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Bott work on papers typically sell for $1,365–$2,618 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Francis Bott painting?

Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Bott painting is $4,347. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Francis Bott's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Bott painting is $35,883.

### What is the average price of a Francis Bott work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Bott work on paper is $1,360. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Francis Bott's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Bott work on paper is $8,410. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Francis Bott print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Bott print is $133. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Francis Bott's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Bott print is $1,060.

### What is the average price of a medium Francis Bott painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Bott painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Francis Bott work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Bott work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,730, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Francis Bott's auction record is $35,883, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francis Bott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-bott (updated 2026-11-03).

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.