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# Franco Gentilini (1909–1981)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $4,927 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $959 |
| Other | 31 | $318 |
| Prints | 20 | $105 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Franco Gentilini work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Franco Gentilini work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Gentilini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franco-gentilini (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.