Francesco Monti (1646–1712)
What is Francesco Monti’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Francesco Monti at 14 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $676 including buyer’s premium (middle half $593–$902, n=5). The auction record is $46,757 for Achille trascina il corpo di Ettore (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achille trascina il corpo di Ettore | Olio su prima tela | $46,757 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Immacolata Concezione;Estasi di Sant'Antonio | Olio su carta applicata su cartone, una coppia | $21,074 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Académie d'homme de dos, 1768 | Crayon noir, estompe et craie blanche sur papier bleu | $16,103 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Académie d'homme de dos, allongé sur des nuées, 1768 | Crayon noir, estompe et craie blanche sur papier bleu | $15,484 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Belshazzar's feast | Oil on canvas | $15,354 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | RECTO: A CROUCHING MAN, SEEN FROM ABOVE; VERSO: STUDY OF LEGS | Black and white chalk, on dark-grey prepared paper ( | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | A cavalry battle near a tower, 1957 | Painting | $11,675 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Battle scene | Oil Painting | $10,749 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 9 | Study of a male nude and draped cloak, 1685 | Oak black and white chalk on grey prepared paper | $9,111 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | A cavalry battle near a tower, 1957 | Painting | $6,383 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $10,749 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $7,175 |
| Other | 6 | $1,052 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $6,383 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,160 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco Monti is an Italian artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,238. 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 Monti is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,932; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco Monti on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco Monti work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Monti work is $5,238.
The median Francesco Monti painting sells for $5,192 across 11 lots.
The median Francesco Monti work on paper sells for $3,586 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $5,192†‡ | $46,757 | 61.1% | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,586 | $16,103 | 87.5% | 2026-04-17 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,509–$8,566† | $5,466† | $11,675 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $676–$5,238 | $1,160 | $13,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $46,757 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,484 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,675 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Monti worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Monti work is $5,238. The median Francesco Monti painting sells for $5,192 across 11 lots. The median Francesco Monti work on paper sells for $3,586 across 14 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 Monti painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Monti painting is $5,192. 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 Monti's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Monti painting is $46,757.
What is the average price of a Francesco Monti work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Monti work on paper is $3,586.
What is Francesco Monti's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Monti work on paper is $16,103.
What is Francesco Monti's auction record?
Francesco Monti's auction record is $46,757, set in 2010.
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