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

# Franco Francese (1920–1996)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Franco Francese at 6 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $579 including buyer’s premium (middle half $493–$1,053, n=5). The auction record is $11,023 for Agnelli di Kronstadt (1996, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agnelli di Kronstadt | Oil Painting | $11,023 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 2 | Starry Night, Bestiary 3, 1969 | Oil Painting | $4,214 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 3 | Elegia per Kronstadt, 1969 | Oil Painting | $4,156 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 4 | Man with dog | Oil Painting | $4,048 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 5 | Guarda dalla soglia, 1969 | Olio su tela | $3,919 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Figures, 1957 | Oil Painting | $3,761 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 7 | Contadino all' Osteria, 1957 | Painting | $3,750 | Wright | Feb 2017 |
| 8 | FRANCESE, Franco (1920-, Italian), 1965 | Oil Painting | $2,969 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 9 | La goccia, 1979 | Olio su tela | $2,322 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Elegia per Kronstadt, 1966 | Olio su tela | $2,298 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $1,675 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,864 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $585 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Franco Francese is an Italian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,053. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Franco Francese sold in 2025 for $1,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franco Francese work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Francese work is $1,053.

The median Franco Francese painting sells for $1,078 across 26 lots.

The median Franco Francese work on paper sells for $847 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,078† | $11,022 | 78.8% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $847 | $1,413 | 60% | 2018-05-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $675–$3,555† | $1,769† | $4,214 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $11,022 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $4,214 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,413 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,285 |

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 Francese worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Francese work is $1,053. The median Franco Francese painting sells for $1,078 across 26 lots. The median Franco Francese work on paper sells for $847 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Franco Francese painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Francese painting is $1,078. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Franco Francese's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Francese painting is $11,022.

### What is the average price of a medium Franco Francese painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Francese painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Franco Francese's auction record is $11,022, set in 1996.

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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 Francese auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franco-francese (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.