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# Francis Robert Kelly (1927–2012)

Francis Robert Kelly is an American/British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $65. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Robert Kelly sold in 2026 for $178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Robert Kelly work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Robert Kelly work is $65.

The median Francis Robert Kelly print sells for $65 across 4 lots.

The median Francis Robert Kelly painting sells for $183 across 2 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 | 4 | $65‡ | $178 | — | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | $183‡ | $341 | — | 2023-12-08 |

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

Francis Robert Kelly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $65. Paintings (2 lots) median $183, record $341. A typical Francis Robert Kelly painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $341 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $93 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $25‡ |

‡ 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 Robert Kelly worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Robert Kelly work is $65. The median Francis Robert Kelly print sells for $65 across 4 lots. The median Francis Robert Kelly painting sells for $183 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Francis Robert Kelly's auction record?

Francis Robert Kelly's auction record is $341, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.