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# Francesco Simonini (1686–1756)

Francesco Simonini is an Italian artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,327. 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 Simonini sold in 2025 for $5,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Simonini work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Simonini work is $3,327.

The median Francesco Simonini painting sells for $5,211 across 11 lots.

The median Francesco Simonini work on paper sells for $2,020 across 18 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 | 24 | $5,211†‡ | $31,787 | 45.8% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,020†‡ | $16,342 | 75% | 2026-06-05 |

† 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) | 6 | $1,635–$8,994† | $2,515† | $19,494 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,035–$4,363† | $1,602† | $8,230 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,626–$3,236‡ | $2,218‡ | $16,342 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $31,787 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,494 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,230 |

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 Simonini worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Simonini work is $3,327. The median Francesco Simonini painting sells for $5,211 across 11 lots. The median Francesco Simonini work on paper sells for $2,020 across 18 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 Simonini painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Simonini painting is $5,211. 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 Simonini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Simonini painting is $31,787.

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Simonini work on paper is $2,020. 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 Simonini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Simonini work on paper is $16,342.

### What is the average price of a medium Francesco Simonini work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco Simonini work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Francesco Simonini's auction record is $75,565, set in 2008.

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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 Simonini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-simonini (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.