Francesco de Mura (1696–1782)
What is Francesco de Mura’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Francesco de Mura at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,156–$14,754, n=8). The auction record is $156,401 for Enée quittant Didon (2013, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enée quittant Didon, 1708 | Huile sur toile | $156,401 | Artcurial | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | The Adoration of the Shepherds | Oil on canvas | $110,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Angelo custode | — | $66,075 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Madonna and Child | Oil on copper, oval | $36,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 5 | Erminia among the Shepherds | — | $32,918 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Sant'Anna e la Vergine Bambina | — | $28,541 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | San Gennaro ferma l'eruzione del Vesuvio | Olio su tela | $25,677 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Tarantella (Peasant Dance) | Oil on canvas | $24,441 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Saint Anne and the young Virgin | Oil Painting | $22,469 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 10 | The Madonna and Child, 1782 | Oil on copper, oval | $21,374 | Bonhams | Jul 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $13,666 |
| Other | 10 | $8,355 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $14,239 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,224 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco de Mura is an Italian artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $9,644. 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 de Mura sold in 2026 for $11,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco de Mura work is $9,644.
The median Francesco de Mura painting sells for $10,361 across 40 lots.
The median Francesco de Mura work on paper sells for $2,460 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco de Mura paintings typically sell for $7,440–$14,754 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 68 | $10,361†‡ | $156,401 | 58.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,460 | $9,775 | 66.7% | 2024-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $110,500 | $156,401 | — | 2013-04-10 |
† 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) | 12 | $2,057–$8,555†‡ | $5,373†‡ | $21,374 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $7,440–$14,754†‡ | $10,763†‡ | $24,441 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $156,401 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $25,677 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $9,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,515 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco de Mura worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco de Mura work is $9,644. The median Francesco de Mura painting sells for $10,361 across 40 lots. The median Francesco de Mura work on paper sells for $2,460 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco de Mura paintings typically sell for $7,440–$14,754 (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 de Mura painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco de Mura painting is $10,361. 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 de Mura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco de Mura painting is $156,401.
What is the average price of a medium Francesco de Mura painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco de Mura painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,763, 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 the average price of a small Francesco de Mura painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco de Mura painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,373, 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 de Mura's auction record?
Francesco de Mura's auction record is $156,401, set in 2013.
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