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# Nino Franchina (1912–1998)

Nino Franchina is an Italian artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $998. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nino Franchina sold in 2026 for $998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nino Franchina work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nino Franchina work is $998.

The median Nino Franchina sculpture sells for $1,916 across 13 lots.

The median Nino Franchina print sells for $80 across 9 lots.

The median Nino Franchina work on paper sells for $415 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $80 | $145 | 69.2% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $415 | $487 | 71.4% | 2024-01-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $1,916 | $11,838 | 92.9% | 2026-05-21 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $70–$85 | $78 | $145 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $841–$1,177 | $998 | $7,202 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $11,838 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $7,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $487 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $145 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $113 |

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 Nino Franchina worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nino Franchina work is $998. The median Nino Franchina sculpture sells for $1,916 across 13 lots. The median Nino Franchina print sells for $80 across 9 lots. The median Nino Franchina work on paper sells for $415 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nino Franchina sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nino Franchina sculpture is $1,916.

### What is Nino Franchina's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nino Franchina sculpture is $11,838.

### What is the average price of a Nino Franchina print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nino Franchina print is $80.

### What is Nino Franchina's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nino Franchina print is $145.

### What is Nino Franchina's auction record?

Nino Franchina's auction record is $11,838, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.