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

# Francis Criss (1901–1973)

Francis Criss is a British (modern) artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $23,697. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Criss sold in 2018 for $348,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Criss work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Criss work is $23,697.

The median Francis Criss painting sells for $23,697 across 6 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 | 6 | $23,697† | $348,500 | — | 2022-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $348,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $134,500 |

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 Criss worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Criss work is $23,697. The median Francis Criss painting sells for $23,697 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Francis Criss's auction record is $348,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Francis Criss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-criss (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.