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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Danby auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-danby (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.