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# Francis Celentano (1928–2016)

Francis Celentano is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,938.

A work by Francis Celentano sold in 2024 for $2,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Celentano work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Celentano work is $1,938.

The median Francis Celentano work on paper sells for $1,938 across 4 lots.

The median Francis Celentano painting sells for $1,270 across 1 lots.

The median Francis Celentano print sells for $2,016 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,016 | $2,016 | — | 2024-08-15 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,270 | $1,270 | 33.3% | 2026-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,938 | $2,000 | — | 2024-10-31 |

Francis Celentano's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,016. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,270, record $1,270.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,270 |

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 Francis Celentano worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Celentano work is $1,938. The median Francis Celentano work on paper sells for $1,938 across 4 lots. The median Francis Celentano painting sells for $1,270 across 1 lots. The median Francis Celentano print sells for $2,016 across 1 lots.

### What is Francis Celentano's auction record?

Francis Celentano's auction record is $2,016, set in 2024.

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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.