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# Francisque Desportes (1849–1949)

Francisque Desportes is a French artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,453.

A work by Francisque Desportes sold in 2024 for $10,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francisque Desportes work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisque Desportes work is $1,453.

The median Francisque Desportes painting sells for $6,084 across 4 lots.

The median Francisque Desportes work on paper sells for $468 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $6,084 | $17,338 | — | 2024-07-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $468 | $468 | — | 2021-02-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $17,338 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $468 |

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 Francisque Desportes worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francisque Desportes work is $1,453. The median Francisque Desportes painting sells for $6,084 across 4 lots. The median Francisque Desportes work on paper sells for $468 across 1 lots.

### What is Francisque Desportes's auction record?

Francisque Desportes's auction record is $17,338, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.