Roberto Fontana (1844–1907)
Roberto Fontana is an Italian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $906. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Roberto Fontana sold in 2025 for $5,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roberto Fontana on OpeningBid →What is a Roberto Fontana work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Fontana work is $906.
The median Roberto Fontana painting sells for $1,020 across 8 lots.
The median Roberto Fontana work on paper sells for $437 across 3 lots.
The median Roberto Fontana sculpture sells for $335 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,020† | $8,225 | 80% | 2024-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $437 | $943 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $335 | $335 | — | 2024-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $722–$2,152† | $1,020† | $8,225 |
† 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 | 2001 | $8,225 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $943 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $437 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $335 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roberto Fontana worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roberto Fontana work is $906. The median Roberto Fontana painting sells for $1,020 across 8 lots. The median Roberto Fontana work on paper sells for $437 across 3 lots. The median Roberto Fontana sculpture sells for $335 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roberto Fontana's auction record?
Roberto Fontana's auction record is $8,225, set in 2001.
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