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# Francesco Tabusso (1930–2012)

Francesco Tabusso is an Italian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,889. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francesco Tabusso sold in 2025 for $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francesco Tabusso work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Tabusso work is $3,889.

The median Francesco Tabusso painting sells for $3,889 across 11 lots.

The median Francesco Tabusso work on paper sells for $4,243 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $3,889† | $4,863 | 68.8% | 2025-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,243 | $4,243 | 75% | 2026-02-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,326–$4,319 | $3,916 | $4,863 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $4,863 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,445 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $4,243 |

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 Tabusso worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Tabusso work is $3,889. The median Francesco Tabusso painting sells for $3,889 across 11 lots. The median Francesco Tabusso work on paper sells for $4,243 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francesco Tabusso painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco Tabusso painting is $3,889. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francesco Tabusso's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco Tabusso painting is $4,863.

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

Francesco Tabusso's auction record is $4,863, set in 1996.

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

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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.