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

# Francis Sultana (b. 1971)

## What is Francis Sultana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Francis Sultana at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $617 including buyer’s premium (middle half $436–$654, n=13). The auction record is $10,000 for A SET OF EIGHT DINING CHAIRS (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A SET OF EIGHT DINING CHAIRS, 2006 | Silvered-aluminum, upholstery | $10,000 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Banquette, 2010 | Steel | $9,428 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Banquette, 2010 | Steel | $8,081 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Paire de bancs | Benches | $8,081 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Paire de bancs | Benches | $8,081 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Trois tables de chevets, 2009 | Painted wood | $7,408 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Mirror, 2009 | Glass | $6,061 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Unique desk, 2009 | Painted wood | $5,118 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Bureau, 2009 | Painted wood | $4,714 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Banc, 2009 | Rattan and fabric upholstery | $2,559 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $1,309 |
| Other | 29 | $1,063 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $4,714 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,020 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $617 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francis Sultana is a Maltese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,070.

A work by Francis Sultana sold in 2023 for $2,559, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Sultana work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Sultana work is $1,070.

The median Francis Sultana sculpture sells for $8,754 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $8,754 | $10,000 | — | 2023-10-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,428 |

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 Sultana worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Sultana work is $1,070. The median Francis Sultana sculpture sells for $8,754 across 4 lots.

### What is Francis Sultana's auction record?

Francis Sultana's auction record is $10,000, set in 2014.

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