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

# Francis Oliver Finch (1802–1862)

Francis Oliver Finch is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $424. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Oliver Finch sold in 2023 for $4,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Oliver Finch work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Oliver Finch work is $424.

The median Francis Oliver Finch work on paper sells for $307 across 8 lots.

The median Francis Oliver Finch painting sells for $855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $855 | $4,447 | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $307† | $895 | 53.3% | 2025-06-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $176–$491† | $307† | $895 |

† 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 | 2023 | $4,447 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $895 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $855 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $693 |

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 Oliver Finch worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Oliver Finch work is $424. The median Francis Oliver Finch work on paper sells for $307 across 8 lots. The median Francis Oliver Finch painting sells for $855 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 Oliver Finch work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Oliver Finch work on paper is $307. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis Oliver Finch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Oliver Finch work on paper is $895.

### What is Francis Oliver Finch's auction record?

Francis Oliver Finch's auction record is $4,447, set in 2023.

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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 Oliver Finch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-oliver-finch (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.