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# Sam Francis, American (1923–1994)

Sam Francis, American is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,760.

A work by Sam Francis, American sold in 2025 for $2,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Francis, American work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Francis, American work is $2,760.

The median Sam Francis, American print sells for $2,760 across 20 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $2,760 | $8,419 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2020-11-19 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,550–$2,938 | $2,760 | $3,811 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,419 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,811 |

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 Sam Francis, American worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Francis, American work is $2,760. The median Sam Francis, American print sells for $2,760 across 20 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sam Francis, American print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Francis, American print is $2,760.

### What is Sam Francis, American's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Francis, American print is $8,419.

### What is Sam Francis, American's auction record?

Sam Francis, American's auction record is $8,419, 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.