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# Francesco Somaini (1926–2026)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Francesco Somaini at 9 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,837 including buyer’s premium (middle half $570–$5,314, n=6). The auction record is $14,108 for Obliqua. Il gesto (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obliqua. Il gesto, 1959 | Scultura in bronzo patinato e scavato | $14,108 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Proposta per un monumento I, 1957-58 | Scultura in ferro scavato con lucidi | $12,861 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1960 | Bronze | $12,065 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled | Bronze with gilt patina | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | Caduta dell'uomo: caduta in se stesso, bronze and nickel, 1926 | Bronze | $8,378 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Carne saturnina, 1969-1970 | Bronze | $6,810 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | Affermativa II, 1959 | Bronze | $6,350 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Racconto nella notte III [III variante], 1926 | Pewter | $5,075 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1985 | Bronze | $4,647 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 10 | IV Premio Ingersoll-Rand Italia (1991-1995), 1991 | Bronzo patinato con lucidi parziali | $2,205 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $4,647 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $6,580 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,180 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francesco Somaini is an Italian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,227. 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 Somaini sold in 2025 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Somaini work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Somaini work is $2,227.

The median Francesco Somaini sculpture sells for $2,216 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $2,216† | $14,108 | 77.8% | 2026-06-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $224–$1,659† | $725† | $14,108 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,073–$10,751 | $6,580 | $12,861 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $14,108 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $12,861 |

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 Somaini worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Somaini work is $2,227. The median Francesco Somaini sculpture sells for $2,216 across 14 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 Somaini sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Somaini sculpture is $2,216. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francesco Somaini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Somaini sculpture is $14,108.

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

Francesco Somaini's auction record is $14,108, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francesco Somaini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francesco-somaini (updated 2026-11-02).

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.