Francis Cotes (1726–1770)
What is Francis Cotes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Francis Cotes at 11 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,332–$34,696, n=6). The auction record is $177,800 for Portrait of William Jones of Ramsbury (d. 1766) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $25,976 |
| Other | 7 | $12,951 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,810 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $29,179 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $12,622 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Cotes is a British (modern) artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $9,945. 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 Cotes sold in 2026 for $18,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Cotes on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Cotes work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Cotes work is $9,945.
The median Francis Cotes painting sells for $16,878 across 13 lots.
The median Francis Cotes work on paper sells for $4,309 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $16,878†‡ | $177,800 | 76.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $4,309†‡ | $25,400 | 88.2% | 2026-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,019–$25,976†‡ | $12,951†‡ | $80,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,595–$12,073†‡ | $8,406†‡ | $25,400 |
† 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 | 2026 | $177,800 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $80,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $13,172 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Cotes worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Cotes work is $9,945. The median Francis Cotes painting sells for $16,878 across 13 lots. The median Francis Cotes work on paper sells for $4,309 across 15 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 Cotes painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Cotes painting is $16,878. 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 Cotes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Cotes painting is $177,800.
What is the average price of a Francis Cotes work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Cotes work on paper is $4,309. 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 Cotes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Cotes work on paper is $25,400.
What is the average price of a medium Francis Cotes work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Cotes work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,406, 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 Cotes's auction record?
Francis Cotes's auction record is $177,800, set in 2026.
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