Francis Danby (1793–1861)
Francis Danby is a British (modern) artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,891. 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 Danby is recorded as sold in 2026 for $50,242; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Danby on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Danby work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Danby work is $3,891.
The median Francis Danby painting sells for $4,544 across 20 lots.
The median Francis Danby work on paper sells for $14,753 across 12 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 | 26 | $4,544‡ | $84,305 | 76.9% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $14,753‡ | $84,188 | 80% | 2026-06-02 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $877–$15,440‡ | $3,891‡ | $26,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,324–$19,070 | $9,468 | $84,305 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $671–$41,513‡ | $14,753‡ | $84,188 |
‡ 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 | 2002 | $84,305 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $84,188 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $69,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50,242‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Danby worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Danby work is $3,891. The median Francis Danby painting sells for $4,544 across 20 lots. The median Francis Danby work on paper sells for $14,753 across 12 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 Danby painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Danby painting is $4,544. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Danby's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Danby painting is $84,305.
What is the average price of a Francis Danby work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Danby work on paper is $14,753. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Danby's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Danby work on paper is $84,188.
What is the average price of a small Francis Danby painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Danby painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,891, 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 Danby work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Danby work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Danby's auction record?
Francis Danby's auction record is $84,305, set in 2002.
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