François (b. 1945)
François is a French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $282. 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 2025 for a hammer price of $728 (buyer's premium not included), 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 $282.
The median François work on paper sells for $282 across 5 lots.
The median François painting sells for $312 across 3 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 | $312† | $728† | — | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $282† | $842 | — | 2025-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $842 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $728† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $546 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $312 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
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 $282. The median François work on paper sells for $282 across 5 lots. The median François painting sells for $312 across 3 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 $38,000, set in 1995. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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