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# Francesco Rota (b. 1966)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Francesco Rota at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,770 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,500–$3,810, n=20). The auction record is $5,715 for Harbour outdoor sofa (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour outdoor sofa, 1966 | Chrome steel | $5,715 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Sabi outdoor armchairs, 1966 | Rope, sassafras, upholstery | $5,544 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Sabi outdoor armchairs, pair | Rope, sassafras, upholstery | $5,544 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Harbour outdoor sofa | Upholstery, dyed sassafras, polyester cording, enameled stainless steel | $4,500 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Ami outdoor chairs, 1966 | Chrome steel | $3,810 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Sabi outdoor sofa, 1966 | Chrome steel | $3,810 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Cove outdoor armchairs, 1966 | Aluminum | $3,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Cove outdoor armchairs, pair | Upholstery, aluminum | $3,048 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Ami outdoor chairs, set of six | Rope, upholstery, enameled stainless steel | $3,000 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Sabi outdoor sofa | Upholstery, rope, dyed sassafras, stainless steel | $3,000 | Wright | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $2,540 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,260 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francesco Rota is an Italian artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,990. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francesco Rota sold in 2025 for $3,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Rota work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Rota work is $1,990.

The median Francesco Rota sculpture sells for $1,980 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,980 | $3,048 | — | 2025-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,452–$1,980 | $1,980 | $3,048 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,048 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,980 |

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 Rota worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Rota work is $1,990. The median Francesco Rota sculpture sells for $1,980 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Francesco Rota's auction record is $5,715, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francesco Rota auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-rota (updated 2026-11-01).

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.