> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-frangi · updated 2026-11-02

# Giovanni Frangi (b. 1959)

Giovanni Frangi is an Italian artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,263. 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 Giovanni Frangi sold in 2026 for $2,646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Giovanni Frangi work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Frangi work is $2,263.

The median Giovanni Frangi painting sells for $3,127 across 38 lots.

The median Giovanni Frangi work on paper sells for $566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $3,127† | $49,841 | 88.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $566 | $566 | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,898‡ | $49,841 | — | 2022-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,014–$3,127† | $1,820† | $4,348 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,915–$12,887 | $9,638 | $49,841 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $49,841 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $15,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $566 |

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 Frangi worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Frangi work is $2,263. The median Giovanni Frangi painting sells for $3,127 across 38 lots. The median Giovanni Frangi work on paper sells for $566 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 Giovanni Frangi painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Frangi painting is $3,127. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giovanni Frangi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Frangi painting is $49,841.

### What is the average price of a medium Giovanni Frangi painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Frangi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Giovanni Frangi's auction record?

Giovanni Frangi's auction record is $49,841, set in 2012.

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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, “Giovanni Frangi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/giovanni-frangi (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.