> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-james-booth · updated 2026-11-03

# Francis James Booth (1927–2003)

## What is Francis James Booth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Francis James Booth at 1 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $498–$745, n=15). The auction record is $3,062 for Port Jackson – 26th Jan 1788 (2024, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Jackson – 26th Jan 1788 | Oil on board | $3,062 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | His First Ride | Oil on board | $1,089 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | The First Fleet - Scarborough – Friendship, Alexander Supply | Oil on board | $1,068 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Doctor Jonathon | Oil on board | $838 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | The Man from Snowy River | Oil on board | $823 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | The Gallop to German Charlie's Farm | Oil on board | $817 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Fishing Schooner Pilgrim in Bass Strait | Oil on board | $749 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | The Loose Tooth | Oil on board | $741 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Maudie Frances at Circular Quay- 1870, 1870 | Oil on board | $700 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | The Queenstown Stagecoach, TAS, 1870, 1870 | Oil on canvas board | $690 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $304 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $305 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francis James Booth is an Australia artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $227. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francis James Booth sold in 2026 for $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis James Booth work worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis James Booth work is $227.

The median Francis James Booth painting sells for $227 across 186 lots.

The median Francis James Booth work on paper sells for $481 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francis James Booth paintings typically sell for $163–$398 (the middle half of 185 sold 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 | 195 | $227† | $3,062 | 95.4% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $481 | $481 | — | 2026-07-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $831† | $3,062 | — | 2026-02-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 185 | $163–$398† | $227† | $3,062 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,062 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,089 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $481 |

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 James Booth worth?

Across 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis James Booth work is $227. The median Francis James Booth painting sells for $227 across 186 lots. The median Francis James Booth work on paper sells for $481 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francis James Booth paintings typically sell for $163–$398 (the middle half of 185 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francis James Booth painting?

Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis James Booth painting is $227. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis James Booth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis James Booth painting is $3,062.

### What is the average price of a medium Francis James Booth painting?

Based on 185 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis James Booth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis James Booth's auction record?

Francis James Booth's auction record is $3,062, set in 2024.

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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 James Booth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-james-booth (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.