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# Francis Towne (1739–1816)

Francis Towne is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,295. 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 Towne sold in 2026 for $71,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Towne work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Towne work is $13,295.

The median Francis Towne work on paper sells for $14,143 across 36 lots.

The median Francis Towne painting sells for $10,800 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Francis Towne work on papers typically sell for $5,185–$30,055 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 3 | $10,800 | $35,000 | — | 2024-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $14,143†‡ | $144,903 | 90% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $118,560 | $144,903 | — | 2021-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $5,185–$30,055†‡ | $12,807†‡ | $118,560 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $144,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $118,560 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,800 |

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 Towne worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Towne work is $13,295. The median Francis Towne work on paper sells for $14,143 across 36 lots. The median Francis Towne painting sells for $10,800 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Towne work on papers typically sell for $5,185–$30,055 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 the average price of a Francis Towne work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Towne work on paper is $14,143. 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 Towne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Towne work on paper is $144,903.

### What is the average price of a small Francis Towne work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Towne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,807, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Towne's auction record?

Francis Towne's auction record is $144,903, set in 2016.

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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 Towne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-towne (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.