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Francesco Ballesio, Preparing for the dance

Francesco Ballesio

Italian · 1860–1923 · Painter

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8lots offered2011–2026years recorded43%sold (3)$500Sign up free to seemedian price

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Record prices

  1. Francesco Ballesio, The Carpet Seller, WatercolorThe Carpet SellerJackson's International Auctioneers · $1,625≈ £1,197≈ €1,405Sign up to see
  2. Francesco Ballesio, A flirtatious moment, watercolor over pencil heightened with whiteA flirtatious momentBonhams · $500≈ £321≈ €374Sign up to see
  3. Francesco Ballesio, A Romantic Interlude while Making Yarn, WaterlocolorA Romantic Interlude while Making YarnJackson's International Auctioneers · $344≈ £254≈ €298Sign up to see

Francesco Ballesio’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Francesco Ballesio between 2011 and 2026, of which 3 sold (43%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $344Sign up free to see to $1.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.6kSign up free to see for The Carpet Seller at Jackson's International Auctioneers in June 2025. The most common medium is watercolors (5 lots). Most results come from Jackson's International Auctioneers (5), Bonhams (2) and Rachel Davis Fine Arts (1).

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  1. Francesco Ballesio, A Romantic Interlude while Making Yarn, Waterlocolor
    A Romantic Interlude while Making Yarn
    Watercolor
    22 x 15.5 inches (56 x 39.5cm), overall including good vintage glazed gilt frame 28 x 21.25 inches (71 x 54cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 624
    $344≈ £254≈ €298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  2. Francesco Ballesio, The Carpet Seller, Watercolor
    The Carpet Seller
    Watercolor
    21.5 inches x 15 inches (55.5cm x 38cm) Overall including Newcomb Macklin style glazed gilt frame 29 inches x 23 inches (74 cm x 58cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 29
    $1,625≈ £1,197≈ €1,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  3. Francesco Ballesio, A flirtatious moment, watercolor over pencil heightened with white
    A flirtatious moment
    Watercolor
    sight, 20 3/4 x 14in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3055
    $500≈ £321≈ €374Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Francesco Ballesio, A Romantic Interlude while Making Yarn, Waterlocolor
    A Romantic Interlude while Making Yarn
    Waterlocolor
    22 x 15.5 inches (56 x 39.5cm), overall including good vintage glazed gilt frame 28 x 21.25 inches (71 x 54cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 636A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  5. Francesco Ballesio, A Shepherdess With Her Flock, Oil on canvas
    A Shepherdess With Her Flock
    Oil · Canvas
    20 inches x 12 inches (50.8 x 30.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 427
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  6. Francesco Ballesio, A flirtatious moment, watercolor over pencil heightened with white
    A flirtatious moment
    Watercolor
    sight, 20 3/4 x 14in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4001
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Francesco Ballesio, The Vase Seller, Watercolor on board
    The Vase Seller
    Watercolor · Board
    21.5 inches x 29.5 inches (54.6 x 74.9 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Francesco Ballesio that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Francesco Ballesio works on paper (5)Francesco Ballesio watercolors (5)

Francesco Ballesio: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Francesco Ballesio at auction?

$1,625Sign up free to see, for The Carpet Seller at Jackson's International Auctioneers (June 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Francesco Ballesio?

The median sale price is $500Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Francesco Ballesio have sold at auction?

3 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Francesco Ballesio?

Jackson's International Auctioneers, Bonhams and Rachel Davis Fine Arts account for the most recorded results. Jackson's International Auctioneers · Bonhams · Rachel Davis Fine Arts

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