Franco Gentilini (1909–1981)
What is Franco Gentilini’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 166 auction results for Franco Gentilini at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $215 including buyer’s premium (middle half $80–$2,175, n=19). The auction record is $74,266 for Chiesa degli Scalzi (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiesa degli Scalzi | Olio su tela sabbiata | $74,266 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 2 | San Zeno Cathedral, 1959 | Oil Painting | $67,261 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 3 | Models in the studio, 1937 | Oil Painting | $62,788 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 4 | Cattedrale dell’Assunzione, 1962 | Oil and sand on canvas | $39,129 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Il Banchetto (n°3), 1953 | Olio su tela | $36,968 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Natura Morta Con L'Uva (N. 2) | Oil and sand on canvas | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 7 | Acrobats, circa 1950 | Oil Painting | $30,213 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 8 | Nudo disteso | Oil and sand on canvas | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Giocolieri davanti alla cattedrale | Olio su cartone sabbiato applicato su tela | $27,446 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Cattedrale con camion, olio e collage su tela sabbiata, 1964 | Oil and collage on sandblasted canvas | $27,118 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $4,927 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $959 |
| Other | 31 | $318 |
| Prints | 20 | $105 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $824 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $404 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 166 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Franco Gentilini is an Italian artist with 426 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $781. 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 Gentilini sold in 2026 for $3,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Gentilini work is $781.
The median Franco Gentilini print sells for $108 across 49 lots.
The median Franco Gentilini painting sells for $4,262 across 63 lots.
The median Franco Gentilini work on paper sells for $824 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Gentilini paintings typically sell for $126–$24,208 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Gentilini prints typically sell for $99–$208 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 89 | $108 | $782 | 55.1% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 86 | $4,262†‡ | $67,261 | 73.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $824‡ | $7,071 | 72.4% | 2026-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $50,958 | $74,266 | — | 2021-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franco Gentilini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (89 lots) median $108 with 55.1% sell-through. Paintings (86 lots) median $4,262, record $67,261. A typical Franco Gentilini painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $50,958.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $83–$170 | $106 | $210 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $99–$208 | $111 | $782 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,515–$4,286† | $3,480† | $23,060 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $126–$24,208† | $7,505† | $39,129 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $53–$62,788‡ | $21,703‡ | $67,261 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $785–$1,586‡ | $826‡ | $1,787 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $67,261 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $62,788 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $7,071 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,787 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $782 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $407 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franco Gentilini worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Gentilini work is $781. The median Franco Gentilini print sells for $108 across 49 lots. The median Franco Gentilini painting sells for $4,262 across 63 lots. The median Franco Gentilini work on paper sells for $824 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Gentilini paintings typically sell for $126–$24,208 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Gentilini prints typically sell for $99–$208 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Gentilini print?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Gentilini print is $108.
What is Franco Gentilini's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Gentilini print is $782.
What is the average price of a Franco Gentilini painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Gentilini painting is $4,262. 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 Franco Gentilini's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Gentilini painting is $67,261.
What is the average price of a Franco Gentilini work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Gentilini work on paper is $824. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franco Gentilini's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Gentilini work on paper is $7,071.
What is the average price of a medium Franco Gentilini painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Gentilini painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,505, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Franco Gentilini print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Gentilini print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Franco Gentilini's auction record?
Franco Gentilini's auction record is $74,266, set in 2007.
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