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# Gianfranco Ferroni (1927–2001)

## What is Gianfranco Ferroni’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Gianfranco Ferroni at 13 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,790 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$6,824, n=9). The auction record is $19,097 for Ambiente familiare (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambiente familiare | Oil on canvas | $19,097 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Temporale imminente, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $12,637 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Folla e grattacielo, 1958 | Olio su tela | $12,419 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Lago di Massaciuccoli, 1964 | Oil Painting | $12,104 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 5 | Finestra sul giardino, 1962 | Tecnica mista su tela | $10,069 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Self-portrait N 52.g., 1984 | Colored pencils on paper | $9,535 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Bottle, paper bag, white table cloth in interior | Pastel pencil W/C | $8,869 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (olio su cartoncino applicato su masonite), 1956 | Olio su cartoncino applicato su masonite | $6,824 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Città, 1961 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,223 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | City, s.i.d., 1959-1960 | Oil Painting | $5,810 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $4,308 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,094 |
| Other | 13 | $814 |
| Prints | 7 | $308 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,413 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,629 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianfranco Ferroni is an Italian artist with 173 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,742. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gianfranco Ferroni is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,596; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gianfranco Ferroni work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Ferroni work is $2,742.

The median Gianfranco Ferroni painting sells for $4,308 across 25 lots.

The median Gianfranco Ferroni print sells for $260 across 18 lots.

The median Gianfranco Ferroni work on paper sells for $2,999 across 9 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 | 21 | $260 | $748 | 85.7% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 32 | $4,308 | $19,097 | 78.1% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,999 | $9,535 | 81.8% | 2026-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,052‡ | $19,097 | — | 2024-11-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Gianfranco Ferroni's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $260 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $4,308, record $19,097. A typical Gianfranco Ferroni painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $17,052.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $121–$278 | $166 | $748 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,734–$9,258 | $4,643 | $19,097 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,802–$7,548 | $3,488 | $9,535 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $19,097 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,535 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $8,869 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $748 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $492 |

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 Gianfranco Ferroni worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Ferroni work is $2,742. The median Gianfranco Ferroni painting sells for $4,308 across 25 lots. The median Gianfranco Ferroni print sells for $260 across 18 lots. The median Gianfranco Ferroni work on paper sells for $2,999 across 9 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 Gianfranco Ferroni painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Ferroni painting is $4,308.

### What is Gianfranco Ferroni's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Ferroni painting is $19,097.

### What is the average price of a Gianfranco Ferroni print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Ferroni print is $260.

### What is Gianfranco Ferroni's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Ferroni print is $748.

### What is the average price of a Gianfranco Ferroni work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Ferroni work on paper is $2,999.

### What is Gianfranco Ferroni's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Ferroni work on paper is $9,535.

### What is the average price of a medium Gianfranco Ferroni painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gianfranco Ferroni painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gianfranco Ferroni's auction record?

Gianfranco Ferroni's auction record is $19,097, set in 2022.

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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, “Gianfranco Ferroni auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gianfranco-ferroni (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.