> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ugo-fontana · updated 2026-11-03

# Ugo Fontana

## What is Ugo Fontana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Ugo Fontana at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $156–$244, n=40). The auction record is $881 for Le favole di Esopo - La cicala e la formica (2026, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le favole di Esopo - La cicala e la formica, 1983 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartoncino | $881 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Il pesciolino d'oro, 1966 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartone | $746 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | L‘uccello d‘oro, 1966 | Matita, pastelli e tempera su cartone | $746 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Il pesciolino d'oro, 1966 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartone | $678 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Il pesciolino d'oro, 1966 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartone | $610 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | L‘oca d‘oro, 1982 | Matita, pastelli e tempera su cartone | $475 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Il brutto anatroccolo, 1966 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartone | $353 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Le favole di Esopo - La colomba e la formica, 1983 | Pastelli, tempera e acquerello su cartoncino | $298 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Il soldatino di piombo, 1982 | Pastelli, acquerello e tempera su cartone | $271 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Aladino e la lampada meravigliosa, 1982 | Pastelli, acquerello e tempera su cartone | $244 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 37 | $203 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $203 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $176 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ugo Fontana is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $203.

A work by Ugo Fontana sold in 2026 for $746, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ugo Fontana work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo Fontana work is $203.

The median Ugo Fontana painting sells for $203 across 40 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ugo Fontana paintings typically sell for $176–$352 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $203 | $881 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $746 | $881 | — | 2026-10-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $149–$203 | $176 | $298 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $176–$352 | $203 | $881 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $881 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $746 |

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 Ugo Fontana worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ugo Fontana work is $203. The median Ugo Fontana painting sells for $203 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ugo Fontana paintings typically sell for $176–$352 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ugo Fontana painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ugo Fontana painting is $203.

### What is Ugo Fontana's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ugo Fontana painting is $881.

### What is the average price of a medium Ugo Fontana painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ugo Fontana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Ugo Fontana painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ugo Fontana painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ugo Fontana's auction record?

Ugo Fontana's auction record is $881, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ugo Fontana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ugo-fontana (updated 2026-11-03).

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.