Francis Tansey (b. 1959)
Francis Tansey is an Irish artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Tansey sold in 2026 for $6,073, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Tansey on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Tansey work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Tansey work is $1,720.
The median Francis Tansey painting sells for $1,720 across 29 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $1,720† | $24,937 | 70.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,638 | $24,937 | — | 2004-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $275–$1,684 | $1,315 | $1,720 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,139–$2,848† | $1,909† | $11,638 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $24,937 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $11,638 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Tansey worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Tansey work is $1,720. The median Francis Tansey painting sells for $1,720 across 29 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Francis Tansey painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Tansey painting is $1,720. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Tansey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Tansey painting is $24,937.
What is the average price of a medium Francis Tansey painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Tansey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Tansey's auction record?
Francis Tansey's auction record is $24,937, set in 2004.
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