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# Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883–1937)

## What is Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell at 7 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $52,764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,891–$123,478, n=20). The auction record is $1,146,444 for Reflection (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflection, 1915 | Oil paint | $1,146,444 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Still life with Tulips and Iona, 1883 | Painting | $959,639 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Carnations, 1932 | Painting | $693,560 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Interior (The Red Chair), circa 1928 | Oil on canvas | $646,585 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Still Life with Anemones, 1928 | Oil on panel | $562,594 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE WITH TULIPS | Signed, inscribed verso, oil on canvas | $498,989 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | The Cheval Glass, 1915 | Oil paint | $432,183 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Still Life with Lacquer Screen, 1883 | Oil paint | $408,471 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | CASSIS, LE PORT | Signed, oil on panel | $361,378 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | PINK AND GOLD | Signed, oil on canvas | $334,538 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $119,676 |
| Other | 6 | $25,775 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $9,933 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $198,441 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $47,990 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell is a Scottish artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $62,582. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell sold in 2026 for $254,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work is $62,582.

The median Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting sells for $109,845 across 56 lots.

The median Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper sells for $9,653 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell paintings typically sell for $48,375–$166,371 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on papers typically sell for $7,390–$14,056 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $109,845‡ | $1.1M | 90.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $9,653 | $78,807 | 92% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $254,629‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $48,375–$166,371‡ | $74,881‡ | $959,639 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $115,709–$408,471 | $198,441 | $1.1M |

‡ 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) | 23 | $7,390–$14,056 | $9,653 | $78,807 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $959,639 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $78,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $32,475 |

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 Campbell Boileau Cadell worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work is $62,582. The median Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting sells for $109,845 across 56 lots. The median Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper sells for $9,653 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell paintings typically sell for $48,375–$166,371 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on papers typically sell for $7,390–$14,056 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting is $109,845. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting is $1,146,444.

### What is the average price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper is $9,653.

### What is Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper is $78,807.

### What is the average price of a small Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $74,881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,653, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell's auction record?

Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell's auction record is $1,146,444, set in 2022.

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