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# Gianfranco Frattini (1926–2004)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 341 auction results for Gianfranco Frattini at 43 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,570 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,191–$4,470, n=102). The auction record is $463,960 for Lampe de table modèle 535 (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lampe de table modèle 535, circa 1966 | Rubber, aluminum and glass | $463,960 | Artcurial | May 2026 |
| 2 | mod. 535, 1966 | Aluminium | $43,301 | Artcurial | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Set of three armchairs, model no. 836, circa 1954 | Oak | $35,000 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Albero, 1926 | Bibliothèque | $31,065 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Albero Bibliothèque, 1960 | Bibliothèque | $30,389 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Albero Bibliothèque, 1955 | Palissandre | $28,323 | PIASA | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | lounge chairs model 831, 1955 | Cartridge brass | $27,500 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | lounge chairs, 1955 | Lacquer | $26,250 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Pair of rare ceiling lights, model no. 597/S, circa 1964 | Chromium-plated metal, painted aluminium, nylon, textured glass | $26,194 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Albero, 1926 | Bibliothèque | $25,382 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 286 | $2,211 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $2,627 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 114 | $2,591 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,354 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 341 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianfranco Frattini is an Italian artist with 695 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,122. 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 Gianfranco Frattini sold in 2026 for $3,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Gianfranco Frattini works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gianfranco Frattini work worth?

Across 338 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Frattini work is $2,122.

The median Gianfranco Frattini sculpture sells for $3,742 across 17 lots.

The median Gianfranco Frattini work on paper sells for $3,137 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,137 | $8,938 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $3,742 | $43,301 | 85% | 2025-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $26,194 | $463,960 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,570–$3,210 | $2,841 | $4,187 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,991–$5,982 | $3,589 | $8,938 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,030–$4,562 | $2,875 | $43,301 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,555–$19,922 | $12,825 | $26,194 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $43,301 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $26,194 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,208 |

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 Frattini worth?

Across 338 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Frattini work is $2,122. The median Gianfranco Frattini sculpture sells for $3,742 across 17 lots. The median Gianfranco Frattini work on paper sells for $3,137 across 16 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 Frattini sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Frattini sculpture is $3,742.

### What is Gianfranco Frattini's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Frattini sculpture is $43,301.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Frattini work on paper is $3,137.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Frattini work on paper is $8,938.

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

Gianfranco Frattini's auction record is $463,960, set in 2026.

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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 Frattini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gianfranco-frattini (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.