Francesco Primaticcio (1504–1570)
Francesco Primaticcio is an Italian artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,996. 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 Primaticcio sold in 2025 for $72,866, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco Primaticcio on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco Primaticcio work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Primaticcio work is $2,996.
The median Francesco Primaticcio work on paper sells for $5,460 across 14 lots.
The median Francesco Primaticcio print sells for $761 across 4 lots.
The median Francesco Primaticcio sculpture sells for $138,583 across 1 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 | 7 | $761‡ | $1,698 | 57.1% | 2021-06-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $5,460‡ | $897,130 | 82.4% | 2025-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $138,583 | $138,583 | — | 2009-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $187,500 | $897,130 | — | 2025-03-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,253–$25,490‡ | $5,460‡ | $897,130 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $897,130 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $187,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $138,583 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,022‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Primaticcio worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Primaticcio work is $2,996. The median Francesco Primaticcio work on paper sells for $5,460 across 14 lots. The median Francesco Primaticcio print sells for $761 across 4 lots. The median Francesco Primaticcio sculpture sells for $138,583 across 1 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 Primaticcio work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Primaticcio work on paper is $5,460. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francesco Primaticcio's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Primaticcio work on paper is $897,130.
What is the average price of a small Francesco Primaticcio work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Primaticcio work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francesco Primaticcio's auction record?
Francesco Primaticcio's auction record is $897,130, set in 2025.
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