Francis Grant (1803–1878)
What is Francis Grant’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Francis Grant at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,034 including buyer’s premium (middle half $994–$1,051, n=6). The auction record is $41,805 for Portrait of Louisa Madeleine Keith-Falconer, née Hawkins (1828-1916), Countess of Kintore, full-length, in a white dress (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Louisa Madeleine Keith-Falconer, née Hawkins (1828-1916), Countess of Kintore, full-length, in a white dress, 1803 | Oil paint | $41,805 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Lady, Full Length, Standing in a Landscape Wearing a Riding Habit | Oil on canvas | $32,442 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Portrait of Lady Alice Peel, holding a King Charles spaniel on her lap, 1805 | Oil paint | $22,526 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | Portrait of Sir Henry Edwin Landseer, R.A., 1803 | Pen and brown ink | $20,784 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 5 | The Meet | Oil on canvas | $10,880 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of Matthew Piers Boulton, 1803 | Oil paint | $10,755 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 7 | (MIDDLE EAST.), 1870s-1880s | Bronze | $5,980 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 1994 |
| 8 | Lady Albert Conyngham, 1803 | Oil on canvas | $3,481 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | Portrait of John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge Erle-Drax, MP, 1803 | Glasses | $3,441 | Sworders | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Portrait of John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge Erle-Drax, MP (1800-1887) | Oil on canvas | $3,304 | Sworders | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $3,441 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,075 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $539 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $10,818 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,001 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $932 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Grant is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,439. 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 Grant sold in 2025 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Grant work is $1,439.
The median Francis Grant painting sells for $2,390 across 19 lots.
The median Francis Grant work on paper sells for $539 across 6 lots.
The median Francis Grant print sells for $239 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $239‡ | $345 | 75% | 2020-01-24 |
| Paintings | 20 | $2,390†‡ | $41,805 | 95% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $539 | $20,784 | 66.7% | 2025-06-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,980 | $5,980 | — | 1994-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Grant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $239 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $2,390, record $41,805. A typical Francis Grant painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,046–$2,442†‡ | $1,278†‡ | $3,481 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,498–$25,005† | $10,818† | $41,805 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $502–$1,095 | $530 | $20,784 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $41,805 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $32,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $20,784 |
| Photography | 1994 | $5,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,095 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $345 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $239 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Grant worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Grant work is $1,439. The median Francis Grant painting sells for $2,390 across 19 lots. The median Francis Grant work on paper sells for $539 across 6 lots. The median Francis Grant print sells for $239 across 3 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 Grant painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Grant painting is $2,390. 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 Grant's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Grant painting is $41,805.
What is Francis Grant's auction record?
Francis Grant's auction record is $41,805, set in 2024.
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