> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-da-silva · updated 2026-11-03

# Francisco Da Silva (1910–1985)

## What is Francisco Da Silva’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Francisco Da Silva at 2 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,459–$9,257, n=13). The auction record is $17,092 for Poissons (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poissons, 1972 | Huile sur toile | $17,092 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Faune marine, 1965 | Gouache sur papier | $10,210 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Animal fantastique et oiseaux, 1969 | Huile sur toile | $9,661 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Crapaud et héron, 1965 | Gouache sur papier | $9,257 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Poissons | Gouache sur papier | $7,487 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Poissons, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $6,242 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Dragon et oiseaux, 1969 | Gouache et encre sur papier | $5,202 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Les Oiseaux, 1974 | Huile sur isorel | $4,938 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Peixe Fantástico, 1971 | Oil on canvas signed and dated | $4,646 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Le Coq, 1974 | Huile sur toile | $4,459 | Ader | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,345 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,844 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,459 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francisco Da Silva is a brésilien artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,310.

A work by Francisco Da Silva sold in 2025 for $4,646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francisco Da Silva work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Da Silva work is $4,310.

The median Francisco Da Silva painting sells for $4,162 across 15 lots.

The median Francisco Da Silva work on paper sells for $6,345 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $4,162 | $17,092 | 83.3% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,345 | $10,210 | 85.7% | 2025-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $746–$4,792 | $4,162 | $17,092 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,092 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,210 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,661 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,257 |

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 Francisco Da Silva worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisco Da Silva work is $4,310. The median Francisco Da Silva painting sells for $4,162 across 15 lots. The median Francisco Da Silva work on paper sells for $6,345 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Francisco Da Silva painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francisco Da Silva painting is $4,162.

### What is Francisco Da Silva's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francisco Da Silva painting is $17,092.

### What is the average price of a medium Francisco Da Silva painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francisco Da Silva painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Francisco Da Silva's auction record?

Francisco Da Silva's auction record is $17,092, set in 2025.

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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, “Francisco Da Silva auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francisco-da-silva (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.