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

# Francis Day (1863–1942)

Francis Day is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $392. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Day sold in 2008 for $28,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Day work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Day work is $392.

The median Francis Day painting sells for $3,259 across 2 lots.

The median Francis Day work on paper sells for $193 across 5 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 | 9 | $3,259 | $6,050 | 22.2% | 1988-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $193‡ | $763 | — | 2020-10-02 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1988 | $6,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $763 |
| Paintings | 1988 | $468 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $316 |

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 Day worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Day work is $392. The median Francis Day painting sells for $3,259 across 2 lots. The median Francis Day work on paper sells for $193 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Francis Day's auction record is $28,000, set in 2008.

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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 Day auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-day (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.