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# Francesco Menzio (1899–1979)

## What is Francesco Menzio’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Francesco Menzio at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,873 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,291–$4,238, n=11). The auction record is $14,678 for Nudo sul divano rosso (2026, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nudo sul divano rosso, 1957 | Olio su tela | $14,678 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 2 | Landscape | Oil Painting | $12,417 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 3 | Nudo sul divano rosso, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $11,637 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of girl | Oil Painting | $10,240 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1996 |
| 5 | Natura morta, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $6,604 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Natura morta, 1899 | Oil paint | $6,192 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 7 | Figura che legge, 1951 | Olio su tela | $5,648 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Figure (Ottavia), 1947 | Oil on cardboard | $4,309 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $4,167 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |
| 10 | Natura morta con statua, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $3,962 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $3,736 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,917 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francesco Menzio is an Italian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,218. 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 Menzio sold in 2026 for $14,678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Francesco Menzio works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Francesco Menzio work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Menzio work is $2,218.

The median Francesco Menzio painting sells for $2,917 across 31 lots.

The median Francesco Menzio work on paper sells for $330 across 3 lots.

The median Francesco Menzio print sells for $177 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Menzio paintings typically sell for $1,758–$4,116 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $177 | $253 | 66.7% | 2024-11-05 |
| Paintings | 37 | $2,917† | $14,678 | 83.8% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $330 | $382 | — | 2025-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Francesco Menzio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $177 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $2,917, record $14,678. A typical Francesco Menzio painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,758–$4,116† | $2,610† | $12,417 |

† 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 | 2026 | $14,678 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $12,417 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $382 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $278 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $253 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $102 |

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 Menzio worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Menzio work is $2,218. The median Francesco Menzio painting sells for $2,917 across 31 lots. The median Francesco Menzio work on paper sells for $330 across 3 lots. The median Francesco Menzio print sells for $177 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francesco Menzio paintings typically sell for $1,758–$4,116 (the middle half of 22 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 Menzio painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Menzio painting is $2,917. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francesco Menzio's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Menzio painting is $14,678.

### What is the average price of a medium Francesco Menzio painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Menzio painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Francesco Menzio's auction record is $14,678, set in 2026.

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

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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.