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

# Francis (1859–1934)

Francis is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $844. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francis is recorded as sold in 2013 for $1,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis work is $844.

The median Francis painting sells for $690 across 7 lots.

The median Francis print sells for $1,645 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,645 | $1,645 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 7 | $690‡ | $1,900‡ | — | 2013-11-23 |

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

Francis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,645. Paintings (7 lots) median $690, record $1,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,900‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,645 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,410 |

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

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 worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis work is $844. The median Francis painting sells for $690 across 7 lots. The median Francis print sells for $1,645 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Francis's auction record?

Francis's auction record is $1,900, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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