Sam Francis is an American artist with 2,474 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $11,800.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 863 | $2,843 | $212,335 | 83.2% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 352 | $76,748 | $13.6M | 90.6% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 348 | $37,500 | $1.1M | 93.7% | 2026-02-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $30,480 | $30,480 | — | 2022-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 275 | $245,700 | $13.6M | — | 2026-03-20 |
Sam Francis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (863 lots) median $2,843 with 83.2% sell-through. Paintings (352 lots) median $76,748, record $13,557,500. A typical Sam Francis painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 275 lots) the median is $245,700.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mother (SF-108) (L. L117) | 2026-06-24 | Phillips | $4,902 |
| Untitled | 2026-05-21 | Phillips | $28,380 |
| The White Line (L. L6) | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $25,800 |
| Papierski - 1992 | 2026-03-20 | Artcurial | $183,609 |
| Untitled (from the Fresh Air School portfolio) | 2026-03-13 | Rago | $508 |
Based on 718 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Francis print is $2,843.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Francis print is $212,335.
Based on 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Francis painting is $76,748.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Francis painting is $13,557,500.
Based on 326 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Francis work on paper is $37,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Francis work on paper is $1,140,000.
Sam Francis's auction record is $13,557,500, set on 2022-11-09.