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# Gian Marco Montesano (b. 1949)

## What is Gian Marco Montesano’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Gian Marco Montesano at 6 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,049 including buyer’s premium (middle half $853–$2,467, n=12). The auction record is $12,399 for L'amore vive solo a diecimila metri (2024, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'amore vive solo a diecimila metri, 1991 | Olio su tela | $12,399 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Fra tutti gli altri li ho riconosciuti, olio su tela, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $7,911 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Bellezze in bicicletta, 2004 | Olio su tela | $6,485 | Blindarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Mostar (il ponte) | Olio su tela | $4,398 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Cima Wagner, acrylic on canvas, 1949 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,379 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | L'Anima mia, acrylic on canvas, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,187 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 7 | Ave Maria!, 1978 | Olio su tela | $3,644 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Citations, 1976 | Olio su tela | $3,311 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Storielle del bosco viennese, 1987 | Olio su tela | $3,070 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Étude pour "Le Coin Piemontais", 1975 | Olio su tela | $2,791 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,791 |
| Other | 6 | $856 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,388 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,065 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gian Marco Montesano is an Italian artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,359. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gian Marco Montesano sold in 2025 for $3,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gian Marco Montesano work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gian Marco Montesano work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gian Marco Montesano work is $2,359.

The median Gian Marco Montesano painting sells for $2,445 across 19 lots.

The median Gian Marco Montesano work on paper sells for $779 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,445 | $12,399 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $779 | $1,124 | — | 2026-07-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,150–$2,861 | $2,435 | $3,644 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,399 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,485 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $434 |

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 Gian Marco Montesano worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gian Marco Montesano work is $2,359. The median Gian Marco Montesano painting sells for $2,445 across 19 lots. The median Gian Marco Montesano work on paper sells for $779 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gian Marco Montesano painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gian Marco Montesano painting is $2,445.

### What is Gian Marco Montesano's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gian Marco Montesano painting is $12,399.

### What is the average price of a medium Gian Marco Montesano painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gian Marco Montesano painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gian Marco Montesano's auction record?

Gian Marco Montesano's auction record is $12,399, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.