1920–2010
Francis, Dick. 1920-2010.
3results on record
100%sell-through
$875median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$934record in our coverage
Drawn from 3 recorded results (3 sold · 0 passed) across 3 auction houses, 2019–2026. 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
Compared with Golding, William. 1911-1993. Francis, Dick. 1920-2010. Golding, William. 1911-1993.
| Metric | Francis, Dick. 1920-2010. | Golding, William. 1911-1993. |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $875 | $2,984 |
| Record price | $934 | $17,407 |
| Results on record | 3 | 15 |
| Years active at auction | 2019–2026 | 2017–2024 |
Related artists: Golding, William. 1911-1993.Amis, Kingsley. 1922-1995.Fowles, John. 1926-2005.Le Carre, John. 1931-2020.
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonhams | 1 | 100% | $178 | 0.35× |
| Sotheby's | 1 | 100% | $934 | — |
| Heritage Auctions | 1 | 100% | $875 | — |
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 A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal.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 3 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026·01 | The Yllian Way, IF Science Fiction digest magazine cover, January | Oil on board | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2022·08 | Dead Cert. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1962]. | $300–$500 | Bonhams | |||
| 2019·07 | francis, dead cert, 1962, inscribed | $944–$1,348 | Sotheby's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $39, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.