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# Alberto Burri (1915–1995)

## What is Alberto Burri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 385 auction results for Alberto Burri at 39 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,336 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,540–$102,919, n=37). The auction record is $13,260,391 for Sacco e Rosso (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacco e Rosso, 2015 | Acrylic and burlap on canvas | $13,260,391 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Sacco, 1953 | Burlap, canvas and oil on canvas | $9,866,972 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Ferro T, 1959 | Sculpture | $8,154,878 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Nero Plastica L.A., 1963 | Plastic, synthetic polymer paint and vinavil on fabric | $8,056,201 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Sacco e Nero 3, 1955 | Wool | $6,273,910 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Sacco, 1953 | Burlap, fabric, oil, gold and Vinavil on canvas | $5,642,083 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Rosso Combustione Plastica, 1957 | Painting | $4,951,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Sacco e rosso, 1959 | Acrylic paint | $3,768,802 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 9 | Sacco SP 1, 1956 | Oil paint | $3,726,158 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Cretto, 1977 | Acrovinyle sur cellotex | $3,573,167 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 54 | $499,371 |
| Other | 145 | $72,206 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $63,732 |
| Prints | 107 | $4,172 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,662,949 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 130 | $50,897 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 159 | $10,429 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 385 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Burri is an Italian artist with 590 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $19,125. 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 Alberto Burri is recorded as sold in 2026 for $90,823; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Alberto Burri works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alberto Burri work worth?

Across 383 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Burri work is $19,125.

The median Alberto Burri print sells for $3,721 across 173 lots.

The median Alberto Burri painting sells for $368,967 across 37 lots.

The median Alberto Burri work on paper sells for $88,378 across 17 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Burri prints typically sell for $2,033–$5,617 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Burri prints typically sell for $2,013–$11,998 (the middle half of 62 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 | 201 | $3,721†‡ | $81,297 | 86.1% | 2026-09-25 |
| Paintings | 44 | $368,967† | $9.9M | 84.1% | 2026-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $88,378 | $13.3M | 81% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $889,861 | $8.2M | — | 2021-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 122 | $480,856†‡ | $13.3M | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alberto Burri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (201 lots) median $3,721 with 86.1% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $368,967, record $9,866,972. A typical Alberto Burri painting sells for around 99× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 122 lots) the median is $480,856.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $2,033–$5,617†‡ | $2,920†‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $2,013–$11,998†‡ | $6,415†‡ | $81,297 |

† 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) | 14 | $22,613–$302,989† | $54,793† | $910,570 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $239,841–$1.4M | $1.2M | $5.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,936–$145,908 | $46,824 | $387,697 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $13.3M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8.2M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $485,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $81,297 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $38,587 |

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 Alberto Burri worth?

Across 383 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Burri work is $19,125. The median Alberto Burri print sells for $3,721 across 173 lots. The median Alberto Burri painting sells for $368,967 across 37 lots. The median Alberto Burri work on paper sells for $88,378 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Burri prints typically sell for $2,033–$5,617 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Burri prints typically sell for $2,013–$11,998 (the middle half of 62 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 Alberto Burri print?

Based on 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Burri print is $3,721. 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 Alberto Burri's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Burri print is $81,297.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Burri painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Burri painting is $368,967. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alberto Burri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Burri painting is $9,866,972.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Burri work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Burri work on paper is $88,378.

### What is Alberto Burri's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Burri work on paper is $13,260,391.

### What is the average price of a small Alberto Burri print?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Burri print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,920, 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 medium Alberto Burri print?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Burri print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,415, 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 Alberto Burri's auction record?

Alberto Burri's auction record is $13,260,391, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alberto Burri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-burri (updated 2026-11-02).

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.