Afro (1912–1976)
What is Afro’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 238 auction results for Afro at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $540–$15,400, n=19). The auction record is $1,039,293 for Segno limite (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Segno limite | Olio su tela | $1,039,293 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Porta Portese, 1964 | Oil paint | $938,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Solchiaro | Oil and charcoal on canvas | $816,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Villalta | Mixed media | $759,841 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Incontro Due, 1955 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $711,951 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Piccola estate | Tecnica mista su tela | $640,407 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Ragazzo col Tacchino | Oil on canvas | $603,636 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | La Scheggia, 1956 | Oil paint | $513,914 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 9 | Porto delle Galere | Oil on canvas | $513,412 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Paesaggio, 1912 | Olio su tela | $428,656 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $103,118 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $8,125 |
| Other | 70 | $2,252 |
| Prints | 49 | $1,087 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $381,483 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 86 | $8,287 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $1,413 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 238 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Afro is an Italian artist with 341 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,125. 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 Afro sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Afro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Afro on OpeningBid →What is a Afro work worth?
Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afro work is $4,125.
The median Afro print sells for $1,130 across 95 lots.
The median Afro painting sells for $63,598 across 54 lots.
The median Afro work on paper sells for $5,428 across 38 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Afro prints typically sell for $958–$2,027 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Afro paintings typically sell for $43,842–$184,594 (the middle half of 32 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 | 122 | $1,130†‡ | $17,165 | 77.9% | 2026-05-14 |
| Paintings | 69 | $63,598‡ | $938,500 | 78.3% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $5,428 | $816,400 | 70.4% | 2026-05-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 45 | $264,708 | $1M | — | 2025-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Afro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (122 lots) median $1,130 with 77.9% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $63,598, record $938,500. A typical Afro painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 45 lots) the median is $264,708.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $812–$1,532†‡ | $1,015†‡ | $17,165 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $958–$2,027† | $1,355† | $4,021 |
† 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 | $1,881–$55,095 | $19,824 | $125,051 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $43,842–$184,594‡ | $94,990‡ | $513,412 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $393,276–$581,206 | $471,285 | $938,500 |
‡ 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) | 26 | $578–$6,991 | $1,284 | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $73,206–$136,873 | $95,568 | $379,187 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $938,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $816,400 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $603,636 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $379,187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $17,165 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,021 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Afro worth?
Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afro work is $4,125. The median Afro print sells for $1,130 across 95 lots. The median Afro painting sells for $63,598 across 54 lots. The median Afro work on paper sells for $5,428 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Afro prints typically sell for $958–$2,027 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Afro paintings typically sell for $43,842–$184,594 (the middle half of 32 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 Afro print?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Afro print is $1,130. 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 Afro's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Afro print is $17,165.
What is the average price of a Afro painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Afro painting is $63,598. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Afro's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Afro painting is $938,500.
What is the average price of a Afro work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Afro work on paper is $5,428.
What is Afro's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Afro work on paper is $816,400.
What is the average price of a medium Afro print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Afro print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Afro painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Afro painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $94,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Afro's auction record?
Afro's auction record is $1,039,293, set in 2008.
See the full Afro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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