Francis Rose (1909–1979)
What is Francis Rose’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Francis Rose at 9 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $534 including buyer’s premium (middle half $498–$696, n=5). The auction record is $4,024 for Untitled (boat) (2021, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (boat), 1933 | Oil on paper | $4,024 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Standing male figure, 1933 | Oil on board | $2,113 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Owls in a Sun Haze, 1960 | Mixed technique on paper | $1,555 | Roseberys London | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | Themes of Italy, proposed designs for page illustrations for Vogue magazine, 1939 | Pen and black ink on paper | $1,483 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Theatre scene, 1932 | Ink on paper | $1,137 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled Surrealist study | Mixed technique on paper | $1,077 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Life's Little Ironies by Hardy, 1930 | Ink on paper | $1,056 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 8 | Studio, Brighton, 1964 | Ink on paper | $696 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | The Epitaph of Wisdom on the wave of life | Ink on paper | $682 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 10 | Line of Beauty | Ink on paper | $552 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $487 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $508 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $455 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Rose is a British artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $471. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francis Rose sold in 2025 for $534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Rose work is $471.
The median Francis Rose work on paper sells for $455 across 25 lots.
The median Francis Rose painting sells for $1,306 across 4 lots.
The median Francis Rose print sells for $133 across 2 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 | 2 | $133† | $216 | — | 2022-10-11 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,306‡ | $4,024 | 80% | 2022-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $455 | $1,555 | 86.2% | 2025-09-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Rose's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $133. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,306, record $4,024. A typical Francis Rose painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $285–$682 | $455 | $1,137 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $320–$523 | $469 | $1,555 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,024 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,113 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,555 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,137 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $216 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $50† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Rose worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Rose work is $471. The median Francis Rose work on paper sells for $455 across 25 lots. The median Francis Rose painting sells for $1,306 across 4 lots. The median Francis Rose print sells for $133 across 2 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 Francis Rose work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Rose work on paper is $455.
What is Francis Rose's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Rose work on paper is $1,555.
What is the average price of a small Francis Rose work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Rose work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Francis Rose's auction record?
Francis Rose's auction record is $4,024, set in 2021.
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