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# Franco Villoresi (1920–1975)

Franco Villoresi is an Italian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $371.

A work by Franco Villoresi sold in 2024 for $1,121, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Franco Villoresi work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Villoresi work is $371.

The median Franco Villoresi painting sells for $369 across 25 lots.

The median Franco Villoresi work on paper sells for $425 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $369 | $1,770 | 75.8% | 2025-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $425 | $425 | — | 2025-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $509–$1,449 | $1,155 | $1,770 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $1,770 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $425 |

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 Villoresi worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franco Villoresi work is $371. The median Franco Villoresi painting sells for $369 across 25 lots. The median Franco Villoresi work on paper sells for $425 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franco Villoresi painting is $369.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Franco Villoresi painting is $1,770.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franco Villoresi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Franco Villoresi's auction record is $1,770, set in 1997.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.