Francesco Albani (1578–1660)
What is Francesco Albani’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Francesco Albani at 24 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,991 including buyer’s premium (middle half $971–$21,906, n=5). The auction record is $108,000 for Holy Family in a Landscape (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Family in a Landscape | Oil on copper | $108,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 2 | Toilet of Venus, 1590 | Oil on canvas, unframed | $75,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Saint John the Evangelist with eagle | Oil on canvas | $40,195 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | The Madonna at Prayer | Oil on copper | $31,906 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 5 | The Landscape Cycle of the Four Elements | Oil on canvas | $27,656 | Sotheby's | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | The Holy Family with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist | Oil paint | $25,200 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 7 | The Holy Family with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist | Oil paint | $25,000 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Saint Catherine of Alexandria, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $21,906 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | The Christ Child with the Holy Dove and two putti, oil on copper | Oil on copper | $21,906 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Dieu le Père apparaissant à sainte Thècle et à sainte Agnès | Cuivre | $11,478 | Ader | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $8,993 |
| Other | 6 | $8,732 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $10,899 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,782 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco Albani is an Italian artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,846. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Francesco Albani sold in 2026 for $21,906, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco Albani on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco Albani work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Albani work is $4,846.
The median Francesco Albani painting sells for $4,226 across 36 lots.
The median Francesco Albani work on paper sells for $1,500 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Albani paintings typically sell for $2,484–$10,609 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $4,226†‡ | $75,000 | 66.7% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,500‡ | $11,373 | 80% | 2023-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $75,000‡ | $108,000 | — | 2020-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $803–$15,632‡ | $1,916‡ | $31,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,484–$10,609†‡ | $3,962†‡ | $75,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,988–$7,519†‡ | $6,991†‡ | $8,993 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $994–$6,000‡ | $1,294‡ | $9,964 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $31,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $11,373 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $9,964 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Albani worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Albani work is $4,846. The median Francesco Albani painting sells for $4,226 across 36 lots. The median Francesco Albani work on paper sells for $1,500 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Albani paintings typically sell for $2,484–$10,609 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Francesco Albani painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Albani painting is $4,226. 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 Francesco Albani's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Albani painting is $75,000.
What is the average price of a medium Francesco Albani painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Albani painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Francesco Albani's auction record?
Francesco Albani's auction record is $108,000, set in 2007.
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