Francis Salles (1926–2026)
Francis Salles is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $540. 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 Salles is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,287; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Salles on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Salles work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Salles work is $540.
The median Francis Salles painting sells for $625 across 9 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 | 9 | $625†‡ | $2,348† | — | 2026-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $386–$583†‡ | $444†‡ | $2,348† |
† 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 | 2025 | $2,348† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,287‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Salles worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Salles work is $540. The median Francis Salles painting sells for $625 across 9 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 Francis Salles's auction record?
Francis Salles's auction record is $2,348, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,348 (buyer's premium not included).
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