Sam Francis Work Sells for $215,900 But Delivers a 19% Negative Return
3 min read · 20 Nov 2025
Untitled. Image courtesy of Christie's
Sam Francis, Untitled (1958) sold for $215,900, more than the low estimate at Christie's in New York on November 20.
The sale was below the previous auction result by $53,100, realizing a 19% negative return. It last sold at auction in 2016 for $269,000 at Christie's.
Watercolor and gouache on paper, 56.5 x 76.2cm. The work has been traded 4 times in the past.
Sale Date | Price | Price Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
November 20, 2025 | $215,900 | -20 % | Christie's | New York |
May 11, 2016 | $269,000 | - | Christie's | New York |
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