Gennaro Befani (1866–1949)
Gennaro Befani is an Italian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $334. 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 Gennaro Befani sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $965 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gennaro Befani on OpeningBid →What is a Gennaro Befani work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gennaro Befani work is $334.
The median Gennaro Befani painting sells for $326 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $326†‡ | $7,995 | 77.8% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $204–$367† | $312† | $7,995 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $308–$900†‡ | $520†‡ | $4,129 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 1999 | $7,995 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $4,129 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gennaro Befani worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gennaro Befani work is $334. The median Gennaro Befani painting sells for $326 across 14 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 Gennaro Befani painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gennaro Befani painting is $326. 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 Gennaro Befani's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gennaro Befani painting is $7,995.
What is Gennaro Befani's auction record?
Gennaro Befani's auction record is $7,995, set in 1999.
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