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# GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI (1510–1561)

GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI is an Italian artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $13,157.

A work by GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI sold in 2012 for $15,665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI work is $13,157.

The median GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI work on paper sells for $13,157 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $13,157 | $17,250 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,436–$15,199 | $13,157 | $17,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $15,665 |

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 GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI work is $13,157. The median GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI work on paper sells for $13,157 across 6 lots.

### What is GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI's auction record?

GIOVANNI BATTISTA FRANCO, IL SEMOLEI's auction record is $17,250, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.