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# Francesco Ballesio (1860–1923)

Francesco Ballesio is an Italian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $11,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francesco Ballesio sold in 2018 for $52,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Ballesio work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Ballesio work is $11,250.

The median Francesco Ballesio work on paper sells for $4,922 across 7 lots.

The median Francesco Ballesio painting sells for $15,091 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $15,091 | $29,682 | 50% | 2013-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $4,922† | $19,120 | 63.6% | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,725–$11,851† | $4,922† | $19,120 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $29,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $19,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $14,640 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $500 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Francesco Ballesio worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Ballesio work is $11,250. The median Francesco Ballesio work on paper sells for $4,922 across 7 lots. The median Francesco Ballesio painting sells for $15,091 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francesco Ballesio work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Ballesio work on paper is $4,922. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francesco Ballesio's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Ballesio work on paper is $19,120.

### What is Francesco Ballesio's auction record?

Francesco Ballesio's auction record is $52,334, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francesco Ballesio auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-ballesio (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.