François (1752–1839)
François is a Swiss artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,168. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by François sold in 2025 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François on OpeningBid →What is a François work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François work is $5,168.
The median François painting sells for $5,842 across 7 lots.
The median François work on paper sells for $2,448 across 1 lots.
The median François print sells for $256 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $256‡ | $256‡ | — | 2018-09-28 |
| Paintings | 18 | $5,842‡ | $87,500 | 38.9% | 2025-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,448 | $2,448 | 50% | 2021-04-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
François's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $256. Paintings (18 lots) median $5,842, record $87,500. A typical François painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,826–$37,956‡ | $5,842‡ | $87,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $43,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,448 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $256‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François work is $5,168. The median François painting sells for $5,842 across 7 lots. The median François work on paper sells for $2,448 across 1 lots. The median François print sells for $256 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a François painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François painting is $5,842. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François painting is $87,500.
What is François's auction record?
François's auction record is $87,500, set in 2017.
See the full François record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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