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# Francesco Salvator Fontebasso (1707–1769)

Francesco Salvator Fontebasso is an Italian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $6,097. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Francesco Salvator Fontebasso sold in 2024 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work is $6,097.

The median Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper sells for $6,581 across 16 lots.

The median Francesco Salvator Fontebasso painting sells for $6,097 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $6,097 | $6,097 | 33.3% | 2022-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,581 | $78,000 | 88.9% | 2025-11-12 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,872–$11,981 | $5,716 | $78,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $78,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $67,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,097 |

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 Salvator Fontebasso worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work is $6,097. The median Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper sells for $6,581 across 16 lots. The median Francesco Salvator Fontebasso painting sells for $6,097 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper is $6,581.

### What is Francesco Salvator Fontebasso's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper is $78,000.

### What is the average price of a small Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco Salvator Fontebasso work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Francesco Salvator Fontebasso's auction record?

Francesco Salvator Fontebasso's auction record is $78,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francesco Salvator Fontebasso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-salvator-fontebasso (updated 2026-11-03).

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.