Francesco Vezzoli (b. 1971)
What is Francesco Vezzoli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Francesco Vezzoli at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $50,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $36,120–$62,458, n=5). The auction record is $348,813 for Colette embroidered Gigi (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colette embroidered Gigi | Black and white laserprint on canvas with metallic embroidery, in twenty-one parts | $348,813 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Veruschka, 2001 | Colour laserprint on canvas with metallic embroidery | $319,444 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Tua (Portrait of Dolly Parton after Palma il Vecchio and Ambrosius Bosschaert), 2010 | Portrait | $245,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 4 | An Embroidery Tris, 1999 | Triptych: laserprint on canvas with metallic embroidery | $187,680 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Vincente Minnelli was an Embroiderer, 2000 | Black and white laser print on canvas with metallic embroidery in artist frame, in eight parts | $178,600 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 6 | La Diosa Arrodillada (The Kneeling Goddess) | — | $133,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Coppola e Toppo (Omaggio a Gianpaolo Barbieri), 2003 | Technique mixte sur toile | $128,546 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Verushka will arrive shortly, 2001 | Laserprint on canvas | $106,843 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | L'ITALIA SIAMO NOI - OMAGGIO A LUCIO FONTANA | Acrylic, waterpaint and pencil on canvas | $98,945 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Comizi di non Amore - The Prequel (Jeanne Moreau), 2004 | Laser print on embroidery canvas with metal thread | $94,437 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $72,559 |
| Paintings | 32 | $67,057 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $72,559 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $36,113 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco Vezzoli is an Italian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $71,656.
A work by Francesco Vezzoli sold in 2025 for $72,559, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco Vezzoli on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco Vezzoli work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Vezzoli work is $71,656.
The median Francesco Vezzoli print sells for $69,317 across 10 lots.
The median Francesco Vezzoli painting sells for $86,265 across 3 lots.
The median Francesco Vezzoli photograph sells for $2,844 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $69,317 | $245,000 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Paintings | 3 | $86,265 | $98,945 | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $21,258 | $28,412 | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,844 | $2,844 | 50% | 2017-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $183,140 | $348,813 | — | 2023-06-05 |
Francesco Vezzoli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $69,317. Paintings (3 lots) median $86,265, record $98,945. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $183,140.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $58,121–$76,176 | $62,458 | $245,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $245,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $98,945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $94,437 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $86,265 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $28,412 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $14,104 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,844 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco Vezzoli worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco Vezzoli work is $71,656. The median Francesco Vezzoli print sells for $69,317 across 10 lots. The median Francesco Vezzoli painting sells for $86,265 across 3 lots. The median Francesco Vezzoli photograph sells for $2,844 across 1 lots.
What is Francesco Vezzoli's auction record?
Francesco Vezzoli's auction record is $348,813, set in 2010.
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