François (1770–1837)
François is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,770. 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 François sold in 2024 for $2,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François on OpeningBid →What is a François work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François work is $1,770.
The median François painting sells for $1,526 across 6 lots.
The median François work on paper sells for $2,708 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,526†‡ | $74,708‡ | 66.7% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,708† | $5,033† | 40% | 2021-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $74,708‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,033† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,659 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $384 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François work is $1,770. The median François painting sells for $1,526 across 6 lots. The median François work on paper sells for $2,708 across 2 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 François's auction record?
François's auction record is $108,557, set in 2012.
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