Lucio Fontana (1899–1968)
Lucio Fontana is an Italian artist with 257 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,201. 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 Lucio Fontana sold in 2026 for $95,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lucio Fontana on OpeningBid →What is a Lucio Fontana work worth?
Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio Fontana work is $10,201.
The median Lucio Fontana print sells for $2,819 across 72 lots.
The median Lucio Fontana painting sells for $369,330 across 35 lots.
The median Lucio Fontana work on paper sells for $9,865 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $1,453–$6,368 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $1,997–$6,698 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 80 | $2,819†‡ | $125,080 | 90% | 2026-09-09 |
| Paintings | 35 | $369,330†‡ | $2.9M | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $9,865† | $848,832 | 78.6% | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $20,764†‡ | $173,325† | 78.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 5 | $1,268‡ | $2,509‡ | 80% | 2022-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $212,025†‡ | $2.9M | — | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucio Fontana's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (80 lots) median $2,819 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $369,330, record $2,945,000. A typical Lucio Fontana painting sells for around 131× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 51 lots) the median is $212,025.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,997–$6,698†‡ | $3,139†‡ | $27,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,453–$6,368†‡ | $2,770†‡ | $125,080 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $166,844–$706,448‡ | $373,403‡ | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $186,202–$624,053 | $447,082 | $2.9M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,945–$10,029† | $8,881† | $60,717 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $30,322–$86,733 | $52,636 | $848,832 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $6,830–$109,613†‡ | $20,764†‡ | $173,325† |
† 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 | 2020 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $848,832 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $173,325† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $133,216† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $125,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $95,405 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $27,206 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lucio Fontana worth?
Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucio Fontana work is $10,201. The median Lucio Fontana print sells for $2,819 across 72 lots. The median Lucio Fontana painting sells for $369,330 across 35 lots. The median Lucio Fontana work on paper sells for $9,865 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $1,453–$6,368 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lucio Fontana prints typically sell for $1,997–$6,698 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Lucio Fontana print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana print is $2,819. 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 Lucio Fontana's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana print is $125,080.
What is the average price of a Lucio Fontana painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana painting is $369,330. 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 Lucio Fontana's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana painting is $2,945,000.
What is the average price of a Lucio Fontana work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucio Fontana work on paper is $9,865. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lucio Fontana's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucio Fontana work on paper is $848,832.
What is the average price of a medium Lucio Fontana print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lucio Fontana print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Lucio Fontana print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucio Fontana print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lucio Fontana's auction record?
Lucio Fontana's auction record is $2,945,000, set in 2020.
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