> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franco-albini · updated 2026-11-02

# Franco Albini (1905–1977)

## What is Franco Albini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 418 auction results for Franco Albini at 41 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,949 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,452–$10,518, n=100). The auction record is $175,000 for Pair of rare wall lights, designed for the National Institute of Assurance Office Building, Parma (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of rare wall lights, designed for the National Institute of Assurance Office Building, Parma, 1950-1954 | Wall lights | $175,000 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Modèle n° 7, 1905 | Franco Albini (1905-1977) | $119,444 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Franco Albini (1905-1977), 1954 | Néon | $101,757 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Set of six early 'Luisa' armchairs, designed for the dining room of Casa F., Milan | Leather | $73,920 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Mitragliera floor lamp, 1938 | Aluminum | $69,700 | Wright | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Pair of early 'Fiorenza' armchairs, designed for the dining room of Casa F., Milan | Cartridge brass | $68,992 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Mitragliera | Cartridge brass | $52,500 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | mod. PS16 dite «Dondolo», 1947 | Structure en noyer massif, assise et dossier en toile tendue d’origine | $42,194 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 9 | Rare paire de fauteuils – modèle crée en 1943, 1943 | Tin | $41,574 | Artcurial | May 2025 |
| 10 | Unique bookcase, designed for the study of Casa F., Milan | Cartridge brass | $41,067 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $8,651 |
| Other | 354 | $5,322 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 126 | $6,097 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 201 | $4,925 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,829 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 418 results from 41 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franco Albini is an Italian artist with 757 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,787. 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 Franco Albini sold in 2026 for $7,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Franco Albini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franco Albini work worth?

Across 415 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Albini work is $4,787.

The median Franco Albini sculpture sells for $13,012 across 25 lots.

The median Franco Albini work on paper sells for $12,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,442 | $15,915 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $13,012 | $175,000 | 83.3% | 2026-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $41,034 | $175,000 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,184–$45,312 | $15,256 | $175,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,290–$17,112 | $12,818 | $38,819 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $175,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $69,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $15,915 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,970 |

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 Franco Albini worth?

Across 415 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Albini work is $4,787. The median Franco Albini sculpture sells for $13,012 across 25 lots. The median Franco Albini work on paper sells for $12,442 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 Franco Albini sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Albini sculpture is $13,012.

### What is Franco Albini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Albini sculpture is $175,000.

### What is the average price of a large Franco Albini sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Franco Albini sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Franco Albini sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Albini sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Franco Albini's auction record?

Franco Albini's auction record is $175,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franco Albini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franco-albini (updated 2026-11-02).

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.