1886–1958
Francis Carco 1886-1958
5results on record
50%sell-through
$2,032median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$38,908record in our coverage
Drawn from 5 recorded results (4 sold · 1 passed) across 3 auction houses, 2004–2026. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | 4 | 0% | $2,709 |
Medium is recorded for 4 of 5 results (80%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Paul Eluard Francis Carco 1886-1958 Paul Eluard
| Metric | Francis Carco 1886-1958 | Paul Eluard |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $2,032 | $3,108 |
| Record price | $38,908 | $152,590 |
| Results on record | 5 | 167 |
| Years active at auction | 2004–2026 | 2001–2026 |
Related artists: Paul EluardHenri MichauxAndré GideAndré Breton
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's | 3 | 100% | $1,355 | 0.96× |
| Christie's | 1 | — | $38,908 | — |
| Hermitage Fine Art | 1 | 0% | — | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 5 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 1 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 realized prices on this page are locked. A Research Pass reads 50 of them for $39, once — buy a pass | ||||||
| 2026·04 | Le Roman de François Villon. 1932. Étonnante reliure en résine moulée noire de Jotau. | $346–$577 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2023·03 | Autograph 4 VOLUMES. IN FRENCH. «LA RUE» [The Street] 1930 - «BRUMES» [Mists] 1935- «L’HOMME DE MINUIT» [The Midnight Man] 1938 - «TRADUIT DE L’ARGOT” [Translated from slang] 1932 | $231–$346 | Hermitage Fine Art | |||
| 2013·11 | 2 manuscrits autographes. | $1,154–$1,731 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2013·11 | 3 manuscrits autographes. [1938-1950]. | $1,154–$1,731 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·04 | Francis CARCO | $23,078–$34,617 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.