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# Gianfranco Pardi (1933–2012)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Gianfranco Pardi at 13 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,026 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,924–$3,395, n=5). The auction record is $58,824 for Giardino pensile (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giardino pensile, 1968 | Smalto su legno applicato su alluminio | $58,824 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Giardino pensile, 1969 | Acrilico su truciolato applicato su alluminio | $54,227 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Scala | Acrilico su tavola applicata su lamiera metallica | $24,980 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Architectura, 1973 | Oil paint | $10,874 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1969 | Legno e ferro | $9,752 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Pali blu | Oil on canvas | $8,560 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 7 | Architettura, 1973 | Acrylic, pencil, rope and tie rods on canvas | $6,303 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Aperto; Soglia, 2009 | Tecnica mista su tela | $4,705 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Architettura, 1975 | Acrilico su tela, lastre in metallo e tiranti | $4,399 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Diagonale, 1979 | 100.00 Diagonale, 1979 Olio su cartone 70 x 100 cm | $4,330 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,364 |
| Other | 7 | $2,422 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $2,373 |
| Prints | 8 | $135 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,504 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,354 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $1,924 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gianfranco Pardi is an Italian artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,642. 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 Pardi sold in 2026 for $3,026, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gianfranco Pardi work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Pardi work is $2,642.

The median Gianfranco Pardi painting sells for $2,534 across 24 lots.

The median Gianfranco Pardi print sells for $135 across 8 lots.

The median Gianfranco Pardi sculpture sells for $9,752 across 2 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 | 10 | $135 | $310 | 80% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,534†‡ | $10,874 | 75% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,992 | $1,992 | 75% | 2021-04-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $9,752 | $9,752 | 50% | 2020-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,227 | $58,824 | — | 2018-04-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gianfranco Pardi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $135 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,534, record $10,874. A typical Gianfranco Pardi painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $54,227.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $115–$142 | $135 | $310 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,919–$2,463 | $2,393 | $10,874 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,982–$3,581† | $2,354† | $4,399 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,026–$6,303‡ | $3,395‡ | $8,560 |

† 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 | 2017 | $10,874 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,752 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,992 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $310 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $145 |

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 Pardi worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gianfranco Pardi work is $2,642. The median Gianfranco Pardi painting sells for $2,534 across 24 lots. The median Gianfranco Pardi print sells for $135 across 8 lots. The median Gianfranco Pardi sculpture sells for $9,752 across 2 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 Pardi painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gianfranco Pardi painting is $2,534. 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 Gianfranco Pardi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gianfranco Pardi painting is $10,874.

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

Gianfranco Pardi's auction record is $58,824, set in 2018.

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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.