John F. Francis Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John F. Francis Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 25, 2024
Attributed to John Francis SALMON (1808–1886) Two drawings for 'Victoria Illustrated – Second series' (1862): 'Union Bank of Austral
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Attributed to John Francis SALMON (1808–1886) Two drawings for 'Victoria Illustrated – Second series' (1862): 'Union Bank of Australasia, Melbourne' and 'Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Station, St Kilda' Watercolour over pencil, the first on paper with a Whatman Turkey Mill watermark The first signed and dated 1859 lower right: J. Salmon / 1859 19 x 24cm and 16.5 x 24cm (sight), 25.5 x 36cm and 17.5 x 26.5cm (sheet sizes) PROVENANCE: Private collection, England LITERATURE: Engraved and published in Victoria Illustrated – Second series (Sands and Kenny, Melbourne,1862) OTHER NOTES: The first volume of Victoria Illustrated was published by Sands and Kenny in Melbourne in 1857, all of its engraved plates being based on drawings by S.T. Gill. Victoria Illustrated – Second series bears a publication date of 1862, although contemporary advertisements record it being promoted in 1861. The date on the first work in the present lot indicates that work on the volume was underway at least two years before that. The plates in the second volume are known to have been based on drawings by various artists but, with the exception of Nicholas Chevalier, it appears that none of the artists involved have been identified, nor that any preparatory works relating to the volume have previously come to light. John Francis Salmon was an English artist, largely producing topographical work. No record of him visiting Melbourne has been found but the closeness of both the style of the present watercolours and the signature on the first to his own suggests an attribution to him.
Leonard Joel
Oct. 24, 2024
JOHN F. FRANCIS, American 1808-1886, Still Life with Basket of Apples and Chestnuts, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm.), Frame: 33 x 37 1/2 x 4 in. (83.8 x 95.3 x 10.2 cm.)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS American, 1808-1886 Still Life with Basket of Apples and Chestnuts oil on canvas unsigned
Shannon's
Jul. 19, 2024
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1860-1880, "Still Life with Fruit, Silver Pitcher, And Wine", H 16" W 20"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed lower left. Fruits including peaches and clusters of red and green grapes arranged alongside reflective surfaces depicted by a gleaming silver pitcher and a filled glass of wine. Provenance: Collection of William and Jessie Gadday, Detroit, MI c.1910; By Descent to Claude and Geraldine Arnold, Detroit, MI; By descent to their son in 2022.
DuMouchelles
Jun. 25, 2024
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886)
Est: £600 - £800
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) A pair of marine scenes with fisherfolk tending their nets and boats offshore one signed and dated 'J Salmon/1869' l.l., the second indistinctly signed, oil on canvas 34.5 x 51cm (2) Provenance: With The City Gallery, London. Condition Report: Overall: 50 x 67cm Lined with light surface dirt. Some very fine craquelure starting to emege in places. The signature and date are obscured by the frame. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
May. 17, 2024
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1860-1880, "Still Life with Fruit, Silver Pitcher, And Wine", H 16" W 20"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Signed lower left. Fruits including peaches and clusters of red and green grapes arranged alongside reflective surfaces depicted by a gleaming silver pitcher and a filled glass of wine. Provenance: Collection of William and Jessie Gadday, Detroit, MI c.1910; By Descent to Claude and Geraldine Arnold, Detroit, MI; By descent to their son in 2022.
DuMouchelles
May. 02, 2024
JOHN F. FRANCIS, American 1808-1886, A Basket of Cherries, 1853, oil on canvas, 15 x 19 in. (38.1 x 48.3 cm.), Frame: 22 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. (57.8 x 9.5 x 67.9 cm.)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS American, 1808-1886 A Basket of Cherries, 1853 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right "J F Francis. / PT / June. 1853."
Shannon's
Apr. 21, 2024
(pair) JOHN F. FRANCIS (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
oval still lifes of fruit o/c (relined); oval 14.5 by 18 in.; framed 19 by 23 in. labels on reverse Newman Gallery... Philadelphia/Bryn Mawr Francis, born in Philadelphia, in the mid 19th century became known as one of the premier artists of the revival of still-life painting. Most of his work is unsigned. Early in his career he was an itinerant portrait painter and silhouettist. He spent approx. 25 years traveling throughout rural Pennsylvania and Delaware. Around 1850, he turned exclusively to still life using techniques of 17th c. still life Dutch painters.
CRN Auctions
Feb. 16, 2024
Attributed to John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Oil on Artists Board 1881, "Sharpening the Sythe", H 8.25" W 6.25"
Est: $400 - $700
Initialed and dated lower left "J F. '81". Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI. Purchased 9/19/91, #45, Wolf's Gallery, Cleveland, OH.
DuMouchelles
Jan. 09, 2024
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Oil on Canvas Still Life Painting
Est: $5,000 - $25,000
DESCRIPTION: John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Oil on canvas painting featuring a still life with table filled with fruit and center glass of wine. Signed (Lower Right) "J. F. Francis, PT" mounted in gilt carved frame. Includes insurance appraisal valued at $23,000. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Image (H: 11" x L: 15") Frame (H: 21.5" x L: 25.5" ) CONDITION: Professionally Re-lined. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Nov. 10, 2023
JOHN F FRANCIS 'STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT' O/B
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), 'Still Life with Fruit on Platter', 1865, oil on board, depicting multiple pieces of fruit displayed on a platter resting on a draped white table cloth with a dark background, signed and dated to lower left, framed. Approximate dimensions: board h. 9.75", w. 13.75"; frame h. 13.375", w. 17.375", d. 2" to eye hook
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Oct. 01, 2023
(pair) JOHN F. FRANCIS (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
oval still lifes of fruit o/c (relined); oval 14.5 by 18 in.; framed 19 by 23 in. labels on reverse Newman Gallery... Philadelphia/Bryn Mawr Francis, born in Philadelphia, in the mid 19th century became known as one of the premier artists of the revival of still-life painting. Most of his work is unsigned and undated. Early in his career he was an itinerant portrait painter and silhouettist. He spent approx. 25 years traveling throughout rural Pennsylvania and Delaware. Around 1850, he turned exclusively to still life using techniques of 17th c. still life Dutch painters.
CRN Auctions
Jun. 04, 2023
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Epergne of Peaches and Grapes
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Epergne of Peaches and Grapes Signed and dated ‘John F. Francis./Pt. 1856.’ bottom right, oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61cm) Provenance Fitzgerald Fine Art Galleries, Baltimore, Maryland (per label verso). Private Collection, San Francisco, California. Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, New York. Acquired directly from the above. Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until 1987. Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Acquired directly from the above. The Papageorge Family Collection, Carversville, Pennsylvania. Exhibited "American Masters, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries," Kennedy Galleries, New York, New York, March 14-April 7, 1973. Literature American Masters, Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, an exhibition catalogue, Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, 1973, p. 12, no. 9 (illustrated). One Hundred Fifity Years of Philadelphia Still-Life Painting, Schwarz Gallery, Philadelphia, Collection LXII, February 1997.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 03, 2023
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life - Wine, Fruit, and Cheese (also known as The Wine Taster's Table), circa 1850s
Est: $25,000 - $50,000
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life - Wine, Fruit, and Cheese (also known as The Wine Taster's Table), circa 1850s Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches This lot is accompanied by a letter by David B. Dearinger wherein he offers his positive opinion on the authenticity of the work and praises its quality, ranking it among the artist's best works. C Estate of Rosemary Hardart Dobbin
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 27, 2023
JOHN F. FRANCIS, American (1808-1886), Still Life with Pineapple, Oranges and Nuts, 1866, oil on canvas, 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS American, (1808-1886) Still Life with Pineapple, Oranges and Nuts, 1866 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right "J.F. Francis 1866"
Shannon's
Jan. 19, 2023
JOHN F. FRANCIS (1808-1886) Strawberries and Cream oil on canvas 20 1/2 x 2
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS (1808-1886) Strawberries and Cream oil on canvas 20 1/2 x 24 in. (52.1 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS (PA, 1808-1886)
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
"Wine Tasting Table". Still Life with Fruit, bottles and glasses, biscuits and cheese; oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in a magnificent replica gilt gesso matched corner deep cove frame, OS: 33 1/2" x 38 1/2", SS: 21 1/2" x 26 1/2", cleaned, relined, retouched.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 03, 2022
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life - Wine, Fruit, and Cheese (also known as The Wine Taster's Table), circa 1850s
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life - Wine, Fruit, and Cheese (also known as The Wine Taster's Table), circa 1850s Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches This lot is accompanied by a letter by David B. Dearinger wherein he offers his positive opinion on the authenticity of the work and praises its quality, ranking it among the artist's best works. C Estate of Rosemary Hardart Dobbin
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 05, 2022
John F. Francis pair of oil on canvas portraits
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), pair of oil on canvas portraits of a husband and wife, signed verso and dated 1852, 30" x 25". Provenance: descended in the Windsor family of Milton, Pennsylvania; Pook & Pook, June 5, 1999, lot 335; The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Aug. 27, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS (PA, 1808-1886)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
"Wine Tasting Table". Still Life with Fruit, bottles and glasses, biscuits and cheese; oil on canvas, unsigned, housed in a magnificent replica gilt gesso matched corner deep cove frame, OS: 33 1/2" x 38 1/2", SS: 21 1/2" x 26 1/2", cleaned, relined, retouched.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 28, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS, American (1808-1886), Still Life with Apples and Nuts, 1850, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS American, (1808-1886) Still Life with Apples and Nuts, 1850 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right "J.F. Francis / Pt. 1850"
Shannon's
Feb. 12, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS, Still Life, O/C
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John F. Francis (American, 1808 1886). Oil on canvas painting. Still life with fruit and nuts, including oranges, raisins, almonds and walnuts. Canvas measures 10 3/4" x 13 1/2", framed to 15" x 18". Excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned. The painting is unsigned. It was consigned by a relative of the artist having been passed down through the family. One of three John F. Francis still life paintings in the sale.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Feb. 12, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS, Still Life, O/C
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
John F. Francis (American, 18081886). Oil on canvas painting laid down on board. Still life with fruit, including cranberries and raspberries. Painting measures 20" x 24", framed to 25" x 29". Excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and restored with some inpainting in the bottom section. The painting is unsigned. It was consigned by a relative of the artist having been passed down through the family. One of three John F. Francis still life paintings in the sale.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Feb. 12, 2022
JOHN F. FRANCIS, Still Life O/C Apple Cider Table
Est: $15,000 - $30,000
John F. Francis (American, 18081886). Large oil on canvas painting laid down on board. Still life with apple cider, apples and chestnuts in an orchard setting. Painting measures 23" x 29. 3/4", framed to 28" x 34 3/4". Excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned. The painting is unsigned. It was consigned by a relative of the artist, having been passed down through the family. One of three John F. Francis still life paintings in the sale.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jul. 03, 2021
JOHN FRANCIS (PENNSYLVANIA, 1808-1886), ATTRIBUTED, STILL-LIFE OF PEACHES AND BASKET
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN FRANCIS (PENNSYLVANIA, 1808-1886), ATTRIBUTED, STILL-LIFE OF PEACHES AND BASKET, oil on canvas, set upon a table top in a landscape setting, on likely original stretchers, no signature located. Housed in a modern frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Feb. 28, 2021
JOHN R. FRANCIS (PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1808-1886)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Waist Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, oil on canvas laid to board, signed lower right "J.R. Francis, fecit" and dated 1836, she is depicted in a fluted lace bonnet with Belgian lace collar and brooch clasp, in a belted brown silk dress having leg of mutton sleeves, matching lace cuffs, her hands clasped just inside the carved arm of her chair, housed in a later gold molded frame, under old rippled glass, OS: 35" x 30", SS: 29" x 24". Cleaned and restored when laid to board and put under glass.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 21, 2021
Portrait of James Buchanan
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Property of Rosie James John F. Francis 1808 - 1886 Portrait of James Buchanan oil on panel appears to be in original giltwood frame Height 13 1/4 in. by Width 11 1/8 in.
Sotheby's
Dec. 09, 2020
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life with Fruit, 1875
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John F. Francis American, 1808-1886 Still Life with Fruit, 1875 Signed J. F. Francis and dated 1875 (ll) Oil on canvas 9 1/8 x 12 1/4 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 09, 2020
John Francis Salmon (British, 1808-1886)
Est: £200 - £400
John Francis Salmon (British, 1808-1886) A Mediterranean harbour scene, probably in South Italy signed lower centre 'J. Salmon' watercolour on paper 50 x 73cm
Cheffins
Jul. 22, 2020
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886)
Est: £300 - £500
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) Canal de Giudecca Signed l.r., dated 188* and inscribed l.l., watercolour 50.5 x 72cm
Sworders
Mar. 31, 2020
JOHN F. FRANCIS (AMERICAN, 1808-1886) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN HOLDING A LETTER Oil on canvas: 30 x 26 1/2 in.
Est: $250 - $300
Framed
Potomack Company
Jan. 29, 2020
Attributed to John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) British. Sailing Boats in Choppy Waters, Watercolour, Indistinctly Signed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 9" x 18".
Est: £100 - £150
Attributed to John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) British. Sailing Boats in Choppy Waters, Watercolour, Indistinctly Signed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 9" x 18".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jan. 26, 2020
John Francis O/C Portrait Painting, Two Sisters
Est: $700 - $800
John F. Francis (Pennsylvania, 1808-1886) oil on canvas portrait painting titled "Two Sisters" depicting two young girls, one with dark blonde hair and with dark brown hair, both wearing white dresses, situated in a backdrop comprised of grey clouds. Signed "J.F. Francis" lower right. Gilt metal placard with artist's name, dates, and titled, affixed lower center of frame. Housed in a gilt frame with an oval opening and rectangular surround with lambs' tongue rabbet edge. Sight - 28 7/8" H x 24" W. Framed - 36" H x 31 3/4" W. American, mid/late 19th century.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 27, 2019
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) British. "Gravesend", A Harbour Scene, with numerous Figures, Watercolour, Signed and Dated 1876, and Inscribed on the reverse, 9" x 18.5".
Est: £200 - £300
John Francis Salmon (1808-1886) British. "Gravesend", A Harbour Scene, with numerous Figures, Watercolour, Signed and Dated 1876, and Inscribed on the reverse, 9" x 18.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 20, 2019
John F. Francis (1808-1886) - A Wine Taster's Table
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
John F. Francis (1808-1886) A Wine Taster's Table oil on canvas laid down on board 25 ¼ x 30 in. (64.1 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 15, 2019
Attributed to John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to John F. Francis (American, 1808-1886) Portrait of a Boy with his Dog oil on canvas inscribed John F. Francis Painter (verso) 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches. Provenance: Collection of David Ellingen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania James Kilvington Antiques, Dover Delaware
Hindman
Jul. 21, 2019
Signed J Francis, Still Life of Fruit, Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Still life of fruit, oil on canvas, signed J. Francis and dated 1868, (John F. Francis, was active/lived in Pennsylvania, 1808-1886), 12" x 14", framed 16" x 18". Provenance: Private collection, Brentwood, California.
Kaminski Auctions
Jun. 19, 2019
JOHN F. FRANCIS (AMERICAN, 1808-1886) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN HOLDING A LETTER Oil on canvas: 30 x 26 1/2 in.
Est: $500 - $700
JOHN F. FRANCIS (AMERICAN, 1808-1886) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN HOLDING A LETTER Oil on canvas: 30 x 26 1/2 in. Framed;
Potomack Company
Jun. 09, 2019
JOHN F. FRANCIS, (AMERICAN 1808–1886), STILL LIFE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, GRAPES AND A LIQUOR GLASS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN F. FRANCIS (american 1808–1886) STILL LIFE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, GRAPES AND A LIQUOR GLASS Signed 'J.F. Francis' bottom right, oil on canvas 9 1/4 x 11 3/8 in. (23.5 x 28.9cm) provenance: Godel & Co. Inc., New York, New York. Acquired directly from the above. Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 10, 2019
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), Still Life with Bunches of Grapes and Table Top Still Life with Strawberries and Cr
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886) Still Life with Bunches of Grapes and Table Top Still Life with Strawberries and Cream: Two Works Each unsigned Each oil on board Each: 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm)Property from the Charlene Derge Sussel Revocable Trust
Weschler's
May. 10, 2019
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), Table Top Still Life with Cherries and Pears, Still Life with Cherries on Forest Fl
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886) Table Top Still Life with Cherries and Pears and Still Life with Cherries on a Forest Floor: Two Works Each unsigned Each oil on board Each: 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm)Property from the Charlene Derge Sussel Revocable Trust
Weschler's
Apr. 02, 2019
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), Still Life with Assorted Fruit: Three Works, each an oil on board
Est: $700 - $900
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886) Still Life with Assorted Fruit : Three Works Each unsigned Each oil on board Largest: 12 x 14 in (30.5 x 35.6 cm)
Weschler's
Apr. 02, 2019
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886), Still Life with Basket of Cakes, oil on board
Est: $400 - $600
Attributed to John F. Francis (American 1808-1886) Still Life with Basket of Cakes Unsigned Oil on board 10 x 12 in (25.4 x 30.5 cm)
Weschler's
Dec. 16, 2018
STILL LIFE - JOHN F. FRANCIS
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
AMERICAN (1808 – 1868). STILL LIFE WITH LAVISH MIXED FRUIT IN A COMPOTE SURROUNDED BY CHAMPAGNE AND WINE BOTTLES AND GLASSES, CRACKERS, CAKE, NUTS AND ORANGES. OIL ON CANVAS, RELINED. 25” X 30”. SIGNED LR: J. F. FRANCIS PX 1857. NOTE: A VERY SIMILAR COMPOSITION TO ONE SOLD MARCH 22, 2014 AT KAMINSKI; LOT #1193. PLAIN BEADED COVE MOLDING FRAME; 30” X 35”.
Johnson Auction Service Inc.
Mar. 28, 2018
JOHN F. FRANCIS | Still Life with Plums in a Glass Bowl
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
oil on board
Sotheby's
Nov. 21, 2017
John Francis Salmon (British 1808-1886)/Fishing Boats at Harbour Entrance/signed and dated lower left, John Salmon 1880/watercolour, 26cm x 46cm/Provenance: Heather Newman
Est: £120 - £150
John Francis Salmon (British 1808-1886)/Fishing Boats at Harbour Entrance/signed and dated lower left, John Salmon 1880/watercolour, 26cm x 46cm/Provenance: Heather Newman
Chorley's
Nov. 18, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN F. FRANCIS (AMERICAN, 1808-1886) A PAIR OF STILL LIFES OF FRUIT Oil on canvas: 9 1/4 x 12 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN F. FRANCIS (AMERICAN, 1808-1886) A PAIR OF STILL LIFES OF FRUIT Oil on canvas: 9 1/4 x 12 in. Framed (2) Provenance: Property from a Historic Institution
Potomack Company
Oct. 27, 2017
John F. Francis Oil/Canvas, Portrait of Gentleman
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
John F. Francis (American, 1808-1866). An oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman with surveying tools. Signed lower left and dated 1859. In an ornate gilt and gesso frame. 29 in x 36 in.
Briggs Auction, Inc.
Oct. 06, 2017
JOHN F. FRANCIS | Still Life with White Compote
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's