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# Alberto Magnelli (1888–1971)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 332 auction results for Alberto Magnelli at 38 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,163 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,037–$31,519, n=45). The auction record is $1,818,633 for Maschere No 1 (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maschere No 1, 1888 | Oil paint | $1,818,633 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 2 | La toilette, 1888 | Oil paint | $1,815,476 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Femme à l'arbre, 1917 | Huile sur toile | $824,358 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Deux torses de femmes, 1917 | Oil paint | $817,879 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Nu No 1, 1881 | Oil paint | $815,377 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | L'uomo ubriaco, 1881 | Oil paint | $773,403 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | L'AMOUR | Huile sur toile | $658,085 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Explosion lyrique no. C, 1888 | Huile sur toile | $634,615 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | Donna alla poltrona verde, 1888 | Huile sur toile | $580,349 | Christie's | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | DONNA ALLA BLUSA GIALLA (FEMME À LA BLOUSE JAUNE) | Huile sur toile | $501,454 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $69,771 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $6,419 |
| Other | 55 | $1,653 |
| Prints | 35 | $319 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $272,598 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $28,460 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $2,238 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 332 results from 38 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Magnelli is an Italian artist with 542 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,163. 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 Magnelli sold in 2026 for $171,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Alberto Magnelli works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alberto Magnelli work worth?

Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Magnelli work is $6,163.

The median Alberto Magnelli print sells for $300 across 96 lots.

The median Alberto Magnelli painting sells for $70,986 across 94 lots.

The median Alberto Magnelli work on paper sells for $5,725 across 85 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Magnelli work on papers typically sell for $1,012–$8,811 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Magnelli paintings typically sell for $30,865–$132,119 (the middle half of 60 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 | 133 | $300†‡ | $17,557 | 72.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 112 | $70,986†‡ | $1.8M | 83.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 103 | $5,725†‡ | $60,913 | 82.5% | 2026-04-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $37,506 | $37,506 | 50% | 2015-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $263,350†‡ | $1.8M | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alberto Magnelli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (133 lots) median $300 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $70,986, record $1,818,633. A typical Alberto Magnelli painting sells for around 236× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $263,350.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $201–$399†‡ | $294†‡ | $1,065 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $227–$463†‡ | $303†‡ | $17,557 |

† 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) | 6 | $5,456–$26,091 | $7,007 | $36,629 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $30,865–$132,119†‡ | $61,887†‡ | $815,377 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $127,272–$640,483 | $272,598 | $1.8M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,012–$8,811†‡ | $4,574†‡ | $60,913 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $8,778–$17,841† | $11,504† | $47,386 |

† 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 | 2013 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $60,913 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $58,047 |
| Photography | 2015 | $37,506 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $17,557 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,570 |

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 Magnelli worth?

Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Magnelli work is $6,163. The median Alberto Magnelli print sells for $300 across 96 lots. The median Alberto Magnelli painting sells for $70,986 across 94 lots. The median Alberto Magnelli work on paper sells for $5,725 across 85 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Magnelli work on papers typically sell for $1,012–$8,811 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Magnelli paintings typically sell for $30,865–$132,119 (the middle half of 60 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 Magnelli print?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Magnelli print is $300. 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 Magnelli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Magnelli print is $17,557.

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

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Magnelli painting is $70,986. 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 Magnelli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Magnelli painting is $1,818,633.

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

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Magnelli work on paper is $5,725. 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 Magnelli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Magnelli work on paper is $60,913.

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

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Magnelli work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,574, 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 Magnelli painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Magnelli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61,887, 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 Magnelli's auction record?

Alberto Magnelli's auction record is $1,818,633, set in 2013.

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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, “Alberto Magnelli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-magnelli (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.