Franco Garelli (1909–1973)
Franco Garelli is an Italian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,252. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Franco Garelli sold in 2026 for $6,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franco Garelli on OpeningBid →What is a Franco Garelli work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Garelli work is $6,252.
The median Franco Garelli sculpture sells for $7,365 across 10 lots.
The median Franco Garelli work on paper sells for $150 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $150† | $150† | — | 2024-03-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $7,365 | $9,630 | 83.3% | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,018–$7,825 | $5,921 | $9,630 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $9,630 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franco Garelli worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Garelli work is $6,252. The median Franco Garelli sculpture sells for $7,365 across 10 lots. The median Franco Garelli work on paper sells for $150 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Franco Garelli sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Garelli sculpture is $7,365.
What is Franco Garelli's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Garelli sculpture is $9,630.
What is Franco Garelli's auction record?
Franco Garelli's auction record is $9,630, set in 2008.
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