> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-giacobetti · updated 2026-11-01

# Francis Giacobetti (1939–2025)

## What is Francis Giacobetti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Francis Giacobetti at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,481 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,574–$5,275, n=5). The auction record is $41,157 for Sylvia Kristel in Emmanuelle, Paris Studio - 1974 (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvia Kristel in Emmanuelle, Paris Studio - 1974, 1974 | Épreuve argentique lambda contrecollée sur dibond | $41,157 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Zebra 17, Paris, 1988, 1988 | Tirage argentique, monté sur support | $36,104 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Zebra #17, 1988 | Cartes-de-visite | $32,778 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | ZEBRA #17, 1988 | C-print | $31,389 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Red Nude, personal research, 1986 | Épreuve argentique lambda contrecollée sur dibond | $27,516 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | Zebra 17 version longue, 1988 | C-print mounted on aluminum and framed under museum glass | $24,932 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Zebra 14, 1939 | Signé, titré, daté et numéroté '3/3' à l'encre sur un certificat d'authenticité du photographe (dos du cadre) | $23,616 | Christie's | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | No smoking nude, 1973 | Épreuve argentique lambda contrecollée sur dibond | $19,108 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Zebra 03, 2000 | Épreuve argentique lambda contrecollée sur dibond | $18,344 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Black Portrait #14, 2003 | Aluminium | $16,984 | Christie's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 36 | $7,643 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $11,867 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Francis Giacobetti is a French artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,796. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Francis Giacobetti sold in 2024 for $32,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Giacobetti work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Giacobetti work is $7,796.

The median Francis Giacobetti photograph sells for $7,643 across 39 lots.

The median Francis Giacobetti sculpture sells for $16,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $16,984 | $24,932 | — | 2022-03-09 |
| Photography | 42 | $7,643 | $41,157 | 92.9% | 2025-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $36,104 | $41,157 | — | 2024-06-14 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,285–$32,083 | $9,375 | $36,104 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $41,157 |
| Photography | 2019 | $36,104 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $24,932 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $16,984 |

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 Giacobetti worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Giacobetti work is $7,796. The median Francis Giacobetti photograph sells for $7,643 across 39 lots. The median Francis Giacobetti sculpture sells for $16,984 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francis Giacobetti photograph?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Giacobetti photograph is $7,643.

### What is Francis Giacobetti's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Giacobetti photograph is $41,157.

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

Francis Giacobetti's auction record is $41,157, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francis Giacobetti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-giacobetti (updated 2026-11-01).

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.