Mark Francis (b. 1963)
What is Mark Francis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Mark Francis at 21 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,654 including buyer’s premium (middle half $471–$8,010, n=18). The auction record is $44,872 for Critical Mass III (2019, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical Mass III, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $44,872 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Linear Axis, 2009 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $42,923 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Timbre I, 2007 | Painting | $39,040 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 4 | Edge of Forever, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $38,527 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Compression Destruction, 1994 | Oil paint | $35,415 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | Hyphae (Extender) | — | $32,908 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | Growth (Conceal), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $31,361 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Cilia, 2002 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $29,707 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2025 |
| 9 | Compression Study | Oil on canvas, unframed | $28,310 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | SYNCRONICITY, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $25,801 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $12,255 |
| Other | 12 | $6,754 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,108 |
| Prints | 30 | $891 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $15,289 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $1,765 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,556 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Mark Francis is a British (modern) artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,250. 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 Mark Francis sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Mark Francis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Mark Francis on OpeningBid →What is a Mark Francis work worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Francis work is $6,250.
The median Mark Francis painting sells for $12,255 across 71 lots.
The median Mark Francis print sells for $860 across 37 lots.
The median Mark Francis work on paper sells for $1,897 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Mark Francis paintings typically sell for $12,148–$19,876 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Francis prints typically sell for $563–$1,642 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 44 | $860†‡ | $3,863 | 84.1% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 83 | $12,255‡ | $44,872 | 85.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,897 | $2,437 | 66.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $38,527 | $38,527 | — | 2022-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $38,527 | $44,872 | — | 2022-05-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mark Francis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $860 with 84.1% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $12,255, record $44,872. A typical Mark Francis painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $38,527.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $563–$1,642†‡ | $814†‡ | $3,863 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,660–$8,924‡ | $5,313‡ | $18,937 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $12,148–$19,876 | $15,145 | $44,872 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $44,872 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $42,923 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $38,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,863 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,218 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,358 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Francis worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Francis work is $6,250. The median Mark Francis painting sells for $12,255 across 71 lots. The median Mark Francis print sells for $860 across 37 lots. The median Mark Francis work on paper sells for $1,897 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mark Francis paintings typically sell for $12,148–$19,876 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Francis prints typically sell for $563–$1,642 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 the average price of a Mark Francis painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Francis painting is $12,255. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mark Francis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Francis painting is $44,872.
What is the average price of a Mark Francis print?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Francis print is $860. 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 Mark Francis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Francis print is $3,863.
What is the average price of a large Mark Francis painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Francis painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Mark Francis print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Francis print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Mark Francis's auction record?
Mark Francis's auction record is $44,872, set in 2019.
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