Agostino Bonalumi (1935–2013)
What is Agostino Bonalumi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 390 auction results for Agostino Bonalumi at 28 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,943–$80,651, n=22). The auction record is $1,080,000 for Rosso (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosso, 1965 | Vinyl tempera on shaped canvas | $1,080,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Bianco | Shaped canvas and vinyl tempera | $1,009,881 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Blu, 1969 | Legno, vetroresina e nitro | $557,870 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Ambiente bianco (White Environment), 1967 | Acrylic and shaped canvas, in six parts overall | $538,209 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | Nero | Tempera | $398,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Rosso, 1965 | Tela estroflessa e tempera vinilica | $384,053 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Nero, 1963 | Tela estroflessa e tempera vinilica | $370,092 | Christie's | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Blu | Tela estroflessa e tempera vinilica | $364,049 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 9 | Bianco | Tela estroflessa e tempera vinilica | $350,204 | Sotheby's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Bianco | Shaped canvas and vinyl tempera | $348,654 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 144 | $82,296 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $80,597 |
| Other | 73 | $15,466 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $4,647 |
| Prints | 12 | $616 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $127,578 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 135 | $63,319 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $6,406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 390 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Agostino Bonalumi is an Italian artist with 715 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $47,281. 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 Agostino Bonalumi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $98,683; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agostino Bonalumi work is $47,281.
The median Agostino Bonalumi painting sells for $69,822 across 122 lots.
The median Agostino Bonalumi print sells for $650 across 44 lots.
The median Agostino Bonalumi work on paper sells for $5,808 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Agostino Bonalumi paintings typically sell for $39,662–$107,028 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Agostino Bonalumi paintings typically sell for $73,918–$214,763 (the middle half of 26 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 | 54 | $650†‡ | $7,897 | 81.5% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 152 | $69,822†‡ | $1.1M | 80.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $5,808†‡ | $16,340 | 78.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $26,429†‡ | $294,195 | 85.7% | 2026-05-14 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2019-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $162,533‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Agostino Bonalumi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $650 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $69,822, record $1,080,000. A typical Agostino Bonalumi painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $162,533.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $411–$3,563†‡ | $597†‡ | $7,897 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $401–$862† | $613† | $1,594 |
† 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) | 18 | $4,736–$28,567†‡ | $7,383†‡ | $48,358 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $39,662–$107,028†‡ | $72,554†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $73,918–$214,763† | $105,451† | $398,523 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,503–$6,878†‡ | $5,808†‡ | $15,192† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,547–$76,808†‡ | $4,174†‡ | $294,195 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $398,523 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $294,195 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $181,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,192† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,897 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,484‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Agostino Bonalumi worth?
Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agostino Bonalumi work is $47,281. The median Agostino Bonalumi painting sells for $69,822 across 122 lots. The median Agostino Bonalumi print sells for $650 across 44 lots. The median Agostino Bonalumi work on paper sells for $5,808 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Agostino Bonalumi paintings typically sell for $39,662–$107,028 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Agostino Bonalumi paintings typically sell for $73,918–$214,763 (the middle half of 26 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 Agostino Bonalumi painting?
Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agostino Bonalumi painting is $69,822. 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 Agostino Bonalumi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agostino Bonalumi painting is $1,080,000.
What is the average price of a Agostino Bonalumi print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agostino Bonalumi print is $650. 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 Agostino Bonalumi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agostino Bonalumi print is $7,897.
What is the average price of a Agostino Bonalumi work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agostino Bonalumi work on paper is $5,808. 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 Agostino Bonalumi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agostino Bonalumi work on paper is $16,340.
What is the average price of a medium Agostino Bonalumi painting?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Agostino Bonalumi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Agostino Bonalumi painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Agostino Bonalumi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $105,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Agostino Bonalumi's auction record?
Agostino Bonalumi's auction record is $1,080,000, set in 2017.
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