Francesco Clemente (b. 1952)
Francesco Clemente is an Italian artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,400. 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 Clemente sold in 2026 for $2,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Clemente work is $2,400.
The median Francesco Clemente print sells for $1,858 across 30 lots.
The median Francesco Clemente work on paper sells for $30,413 across 27 lots.
The median Francesco Clemente painting sells for $68,636 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $1,858†‡ | $8,781 | 85.7% | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 7 | $68,636 | $236,374 | — | 2015-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $30,413 | $144,058 | 93.1% | 2026-07-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $250† | $250† | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $134,568 | $236,374 | — | 2011-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francesco Clemente's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $1,858 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $68,636, record $236,374. A typical Francesco Clemente painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $134,568.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $991–$2,264 | $1,541 | $4,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,080–$4,888†‡ | $2,578†‡ | $8,781 |
† 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) | 8 | $976–$9,165 | $1,103 | $34,119 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $22,303–$60,981 | $36,594 | $125,078 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $236,374 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $144,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $125,078 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $113,293 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,781 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $5,213 |
| Photography | 2021 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Clemente worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Clemente work is $2,400. The median Francesco Clemente print sells for $1,858 across 30 lots. The median Francesco Clemente work on paper sells for $30,413 across 27 lots. The median Francesco Clemente painting sells for $68,636 across 7 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 Clemente print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Clemente print is $1,858. 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 Clemente's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Clemente print is $8,781.
What is the average price of a Francesco Clemente work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Clemente work on paper is $30,413.
What is Francesco Clemente's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Clemente work on paper is $144,058.
What is the average price of a medium Francesco Clemente work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Clemente work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Francesco Clemente print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Clemente print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,578, 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 Clemente's auction record?
Francesco Clemente's auction record is $236,374, set in 2010.
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