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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Tansey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-tansey (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.