Francesco (1702–1788)
What is Francesco’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Francesco at 31 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,379–$11,874, n=10). The auction record is $317,025 for Paesaggio con contadine alla fontana and Paesaggio con contadini presso un fiume (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paesaggio con contadine alla fontana and Paesaggio con contadini presso un fiume, 1748 | Olio su tela, una coppiaoil on canvas, a pair | $317,025 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Landscapes, 1744 | Oil Painting | $162,096 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 3 | A wooded river landscape with a boy and his mother fishing and another woman resting in the foreground, a traveller approaching a village beyond | Oil on canvas | $107,696 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Wooded Landscape with a Fisherman on a Bank; and Wooded Landscape with a Pyramid, 1702 | Wooded Landscape with a Fisherman on a Bank; and Wooded Landscape with a Pyramid | $85,137 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 5 | A VIEW OF THE RIVER THAMES FROM RICHMOND HILL | Oil on canvas | $56,754 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | A village fête, 1702 | Oil paint | $47,500 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | Caprice animé de figures habillées à l'orientale, 1702 | Huile sur toile | $47,220 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Mountainous river landscape with figures, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $34,476 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| 9 | A river landscape with bathers, 1702 | Oil paint | $28,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Wide landscape with shepherds and musicians, oil on canvas, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $20,853 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $11,892 |
| Other | 8 | $4,493 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,396 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $19,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $12,541 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,121 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Francesco is an Italian artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,321. 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 sold in 2026 for $15,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francesco on OpeningBid →What is a Francesco work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco work is $7,321.
The median Francesco painting sells for $8,225 across 44 lots.
The median Francesco work on paper sells for $2,918 across 15 lots.
The median Francesco print sells for $1,259 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,259‡ | $2,113 | 66.7% | 2016-11-24 |
| Paintings | 67 | $8,225†‡ | $317,025 | 65.7% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,918‡ | $8,888 | 71.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $134,896 | $317,025 | — | 2010-10-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francesco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,259 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (67 lots) median $8,225, record $317,025. A typical Francesco painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $134,896.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $519–$4,331† | $2,226† | $11,892 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,138–$26,467†‡ | $8,696†‡ | $162,096 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $10,011–$32,805‡ | $14,322‡ | $56,754 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,352–$6,645‡ | $2,577‡ | $8,888 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $317,025 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $162,096 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $8,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $404‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francesco worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francesco work is $7,321. The median Francesco painting sells for $8,225 across 44 lots. The median Francesco work on paper sells for $2,918 across 15 lots. The median Francesco print sells for $1,259 across 2 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 painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco painting is $8,225. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco painting is $317,025.
What is the average price of a Francesco work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francesco work on paper is $2,918. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francesco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francesco work on paper is $8,888.
What is the average price of a medium Francesco painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francesco painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Francesco work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francesco work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francesco's auction record?
Francesco's auction record is $317,025, set in 2010.
See the full Francesco record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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