Franco Rognoni (1913–1999)
What is Franco Rognoni’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Franco Rognoni at 13 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $824 including buyer’s premium (middle half $272–$1,414, n=10). The auction record is $5,640 for Menestrelli (1997, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menestrelli, circa 1970 | Oil Painting | $5,640 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 2 | ROGNONI, Franco (1913-, Italian), circa 1970 | Oil Painting | $3,727 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1997 |
| 3 | La città antica, 1967 | Olio su tela | $3,690 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Moon over the city | Oil Painting | $2,673 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 5 | Lo strillone, s.d.71 | Oil Painting | $2,375 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 1997 |
| 6 | Menestrello, circa 1960 | Oil Painting | $2,365 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 7 | Ulisse rosso, 1976 | Oil Painting | $2,269 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 8 | Houses and trees, s.d.71 | Mixed media masonite | $2,179 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1997 |
| 9 | Ulisse e i venti | Oil Painting | $2,100 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 10 | Venezia | Oil on canvas | $2,001 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,532 |
| Other | 14 | $292 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,594 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $292 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Franco Rognoni is an Italian artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,035. 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 Rognoni sold in 2026 for $1,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franco Rognoni on OpeningBid →What is a Franco Rognoni work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Rognoni work is $1,035.
The median Franco Rognoni painting sells for $1,771 across 33 lots.
The median Franco Rognoni work on paper sells for $232 across 9 lots.
The median Franco Rognoni print sells for $205 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Rognoni paintings typically sell for $1,131–$2,598 (the middle half of 22 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 | 9 | $205 | $339 | 55.6% | 2024-12-12 |
| Paintings | 44 | $1,771† | $11,423† | 75% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $232† | $887 | 52.9% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,422†‡ | $11,423† | — | 2012-12-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franco Rognoni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $205 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $1,771, record $11,423. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,423 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Franco Rognoni painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,422.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,087–$1,774† | $1,135† | $5,240† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,131–$2,598† | $1,886† | $11,423† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $212–$543† | $235† | $887 |
† 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 | 2007 | $11,423† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $5,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $887 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $645† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $339 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $71 |
† 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 Rognoni worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Rognoni work is $1,035. The median Franco Rognoni painting sells for $1,771 across 33 lots. The median Franco Rognoni work on paper sells for $232 across 9 lots. The median Franco Rognoni print sells for $205 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franco Rognoni paintings typically sell for $1,131–$2,598 (the middle half of 22 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 Rognoni painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Rognoni painting is $1,771. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franco Rognoni's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Rognoni painting is $11,423. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,423 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Franco Rognoni work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Rognoni work on paper is $232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franco Rognoni's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Rognoni work on paper is $887.
What is the average price of a medium Franco Rognoni painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Rognoni painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franco Rognoni's auction record?
Franco Rognoni's auction record is $11,423, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,423 (buyer's premium not included).
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