Francesco Messina (1900–1995)
Francesco Messina is an Italian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,067. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Francesco Messina sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $13,990 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Messina work is $1,067.
The median Francesco Messina sculpture sells for $1,067 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $1,067† | $34,214 | — | 2026-04-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $521–$1,733† | $812† | $9,160† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,208–$14,891† | $13,990† | $34,214 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $34,214 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $14,891 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Messina worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Messina work is $1,067. The median Francesco Messina sculpture sells for $1,067 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Francesco Messina sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Messina sculpture is $1,067. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francesco Messina's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Messina sculpture is $34,214.
What is Francesco Messina's auction record?
Francesco Messina's auction record is $34,214, set in 2011.
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