Francesco Gonin (1808–1889)
What is Francesco Gonin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Francesco Gonin at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $618 including buyer’s premium (middle half $436–$727, n=5). The auction record is $9,260 for Il duello tra Ettore e Ajace; Apollo che difende Ettore (2024, Cambi Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Il duello tra Ettore e Ajace; Apollo che difende Ettore, 1842 | Coppia di dipinti ad olio su tela | $9,260 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Episodio storico | Olio su tela | $4,867 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | A Rocky outcrop, 1808 | Oil paint | $4,787 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Paolo and Francesca | Oil on board | $2,091 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Pair of portraits of Agostino Usseglio and Emma Marchetti, 1852 | Watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower recto. Both within shaped brown velvet lined frames | $727 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of a Lady, 1851 | Watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left recto | $618 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Due ritratti di uomini in abiti seicenteschi | Olio su cartoncino | $573 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Two portraits of men in seventeenth-century clothes | Oil on cardboard | $448 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Portrait of a dignitary, 1836 | Watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left recto, within passe-partout | $436 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | The old mule driver | Watercolor on paper, signed lower left recto | $400 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $573 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco Gonin is an Italian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $596. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Francesco Gonin sold in 2026 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco Gonin on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco Gonin work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Gonin work is $596.
The median Francesco Gonin painting sells for $3,439 across 6 lots.
The median Francesco Gonin work on paper sells for $527 across 5 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 | 7 | $3,439† | $9,260 | 85.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $527 | $727 | 83.3% | 2025-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,091–$4,867† | $4,787† | $9,260 |
† 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 | 2024 | $9,260 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $727 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $618 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Gonin worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Gonin work is $596. The median Francesco Gonin painting sells for $3,439 across 6 lots. The median Francesco Gonin work on paper sells for $527 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francesco Gonin's auction record?
Francesco Gonin's auction record is $9,260, set in 2024.
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