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# James Franco (b. 1978)

James Franco is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,187.

A work by James Franco sold in 2024 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Franco work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Franco work is $3,187.

The median James Franco painting sells for $4,221 across 14 lots.

The median James Franco work on paper sells for $1,260 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $4,221 | $8,190 | 93.3% | 2024-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,260 | $1,260 | 50% | 2023-10-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,002–$6,310 | $4,410 | $8,190 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,260 |

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 James Franco worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Franco work is $3,187. The median James Franco painting sells for $4,221 across 14 lots. The median James Franco work on paper sells for $1,260 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Franco painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Franco painting is $4,221.

### What is James Franco's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Franco painting is $8,190.

### What is the average price of a large James Franco painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large James Franco painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is James Franco's auction record?

James Franco's auction record is $8,190, set in 2023.

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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.