> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-francis-williams · updated 2026-11-02

# Robert Francis Williams (1947–2023)

## What is Robert Francis Williams’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Robert Francis Williams at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $79 including buyer’s premium (middle half $66–$175, n=15). The auction record is $1,217 for Dynamic Interaction (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamic Interaction, 1974 | Mixed media | $1,217 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Separating the Earth from the Sky, 1990 | Mixed media on paper | $307 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract | Archival pigment print | $230 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | SCI-TECHNO-LIGHT, 1992 | Mixed media on paper | $190 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1991 | Mixed media on paper | $134 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Light into Spray + Dental Gear Fusing with Daylight, 1991 | Mixed media on paper | $89 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Sci-Techno-Flaps no.3, 1990 | Mixed media | $79 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Sci-Techno-Fact, 1991 | Mixed media | $71 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Demon Score, 1990 | Mixed media on paper | $70 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demon Beachside, 1991 | Mixed media on paper | $161 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $134 |
| Other | 7 | $71 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $106 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $71 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Francis Williams is an Australia artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $84. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Francis Williams sold in 2026 for $190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Francis Williams work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Francis Williams work is $84.

The median Robert Francis Williams work on paper sells for $80 across 10 lots.

The median Robert Francis Williams print sells for $137 across 2 lots.

The median Robert Francis Williams painting sells for $39 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 | 5 | $137 | $230 | 40% | 2026-03-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $39 | $39 | — | 2026-07-30 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $80 | $307 | 62.5% | 2026-05-27 |

Robert Francis Williams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $137 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $39, record $39.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $70–$125 | $71 | $307 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $307 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $230 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $45 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $39 |

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 Robert Francis Williams worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Francis Williams work is $84. The median Robert Francis Williams work on paper sells for $80 across 10 lots. The median Robert Francis Williams print sells for $137 across 2 lots. The median Robert Francis Williams painting sells for $39 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Francis Williams work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Francis Williams work on paper is $80.

### What is Robert Francis Williams's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Francis Williams work on paper is $307.

### What is Robert Francis Williams's auction record?

Robert Francis Williams's auction record is $1,217, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Francis Williams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-francis-williams (updated 2026-11-02).

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.