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# Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851–1929)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Francesco Paolo Michetti at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,883 including buyer’s premium (middle half $511–$6,319, n=6). The auction record is $223,889 for L'ottava (2022, Cambi Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'ottava, 1878 | Olio su tela | $223,889 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 2 | Sposalizio in Abruzzo | Oil Painting | $104,682 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 3 | Processione | Olio su tela | $74,526 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | La raccolta delle olive | Olio su tela | $60,620 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Pastorcito de Cuento, 1873 | Oil paint | $53,171 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 6 | Contadini in strada, 1887 | Olio su tela | $30,407 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | Study of a head of a youth, circa 1895 | Charcoal, black chalk and pastel on light brown paper | $21,969 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | studio di aligi | Pastello su carta, incorniciato | $21,303 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | JEUNE BERGÈRE | Oil on panel | $18,818 | Tajan | Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Incontro galante | Olio su tela | $15,203 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,461 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,867 |
| Other | 8 | $2,578 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $6,416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $2,867 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francesco Paolo Michetti is an Italian artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,555. 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 Paolo Michetti sold in 2026 for $21,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Paolo Michetti work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Paolo Michetti work is $3,555.

The median Francesco Paolo Michetti painting sells for $8,869 across 24 lots.

The median Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper sells for $2,869 across 20 lots.

The median Francesco Paolo Michetti print sells for $426 across 5 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 | 5 | $426 | $766 | — | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 45 | $8,869†‡ | $223,889 | 53.3% | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $2,869 | $53,171 | 66.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 4 | $652 | $983 | 75% | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $104,682 | $223,889 | — | 2022-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Francesco Paolo Michetti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $426. Paintings (45 lots) median $8,869, record $223,889. A typical Francesco Paolo Michetti painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $104,682.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,491–$9,998†‡ | $4,263†‡ | $18,818 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,285–$53,067 | $12,628 | $104,682 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,070–$5,906 | $2,872 | $53,171 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $223,889 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $104,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $53,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,969 |
| Photography | 2013 | $983 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $766 |
| Photography | 2016 | $652 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $426 |

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 Paolo Michetti worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Paolo Michetti work is $3,555. The median Francesco Paolo Michetti painting sells for $8,869 across 24 lots. The median Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper sells for $2,869 across 20 lots. The median Francesco Paolo Michetti print sells for $426 across 5 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 Paolo Michetti painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Paolo Michetti painting is $8,869. 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 Paolo Michetti's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Paolo Michetti painting is $223,889.

### What is the average price of a Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper is $2,869.

### What is Francesco Paolo Michetti's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper is $53,171.

### What is the average price of a small Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Paolo Michetti work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Francesco Paolo Michetti painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Paolo Michetti painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,263, 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 Paolo Michetti's auction record?

Francesco Paolo Michetti's auction record is $223,889, set in 2022.

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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.