Francis Picabia (1879–1953)
Francis Picabia is a French artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $9,823. 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 Picabia sold in 2026 for $111,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Picabia work is $9,823.
The median Francis Picabia work on paper sells for $9,233 across 43 lots.
The median Francis Picabia painting sells for $114,586 across 32 lots.
The median Francis Picabia print sells for $1,075 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Picabia work on papers typically sell for $4,393–$18,073 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Picabia paintings typically sell for $70,757–$241,100 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 20 | $1,075 | $3,298 | 75% | 2022-06-09 |
| Paintings | 33 | $114,586‡ | $709,165 | 97% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $9,233†‡ | $306,446 | 95.6% | 2026-06-27 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,869 | $3,843 | — | 2025-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $238,399†‡ | $709,165 | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Picabia's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $1,075 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $114,586, record $709,165. A typical Francis Picabia painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $238,399.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,653–$2,533 | $1,834 | $3,298 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $15,064–$34,223‡ | $29,026‡ | $236,737 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $70,757–$241,100‡ | $168,631‡ | $709,165 |
‡ 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) | 35 | $4,393–$18,073†‡ | $10,000†‡ | $74,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2007 | $709,165 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $499,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $306,446 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $187,717† |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,843 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,760 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Picabia worth?
Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Picabia work is $9,823. The median Francis Picabia work on paper sells for $9,233 across 43 lots. The median Francis Picabia painting sells for $114,586 across 32 lots. The median Francis Picabia print sells for $1,075 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Picabia work on papers typically sell for $4,393–$18,073 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Picabia paintings typically sell for $70,757–$241,100 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Picabia work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Picabia work on paper is $9,233. 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 Picabia's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Picabia work on paper is $306,446.
What is the average price of a Francis Picabia painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Picabia painting is $114,586. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Picabia's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Picabia painting is $709,165.
What is the average price of a Francis Picabia print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Picabia print is $1,075.
What is Francis Picabia's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Picabia print is $3,298.
What is the average price of a small Francis Picabia work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Picabia work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Francis Picabia painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Picabia painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $168,631, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Picabia's auction record?
Francis Picabia's auction record is $709,165, set in 2007.
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