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# Alberto Savinio (1891–1952)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Alberto Savinio at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,783 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,425–$33,872, n=9). The auction record is $899,527 for Croix marine (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croix marine, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $899,527 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Una strana famiglia, 1947 | Gouache | $412,471 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Attente d'Egée | Olio su tela | $400,629 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | La mère et l'enfant | Olio su tela | $386,550 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Le Départ des Argonautes | Olio su tela | $280,333 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Uomo con la pipa, 1926 | Olio su tela | $275,306 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Composition with statue and mannequin, 1928 | Oil Painting | $224,010 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1996 |
| 8 | La cavallerizza, 1926 | Tecnica mista su carta intelata | $215,523 | Area Casa d'Aste | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Senza titolo - Les philosophes, 1927 | Gouache on paper applied on canvas | $165,239 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Promenade, 1947 | Lean oil on canvas | $131,955 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $101,598 |
| Other | 14 | $21,460 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $8,833 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $219,766 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $10,138 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Savinio is an Italian artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $23,939. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alberto Savinio is recorded as sold in 2026 for $61,528; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alberto Savinio work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Savinio work is $23,939.

The median Alberto Savinio painting sells for $71,240 across 21 lots.

The median Alberto Savinio work on paper sells for $12,848 across 14 lots.

The median Alberto Savinio print sells for $609 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $609 | $2,316 | 33.3% | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 29 | $71,240‡ | $899,527 | 72.4% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $12,848 | $33,872 | 77.8% | 2026-03-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $277,820 | $899,527 | — | 2025-12-03 |

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

Alberto Savinio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $609 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $71,240, record $899,527. A typical Alberto Savinio painting sells for around 117× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $277,820.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,425–$52,256‡ | $44,436‡ | $63,390 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $63,956–$359,996‡ | $194,625‡ | $899,527 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $5,500–$19,982 | $12,848 | $33,872 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $899,527 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $412,471 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $33,872 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,316 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $722 |

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 Savinio worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Savinio work is $23,939. The median Alberto Savinio painting sells for $71,240 across 21 lots. The median Alberto Savinio work on paper sells for $12,848 across 14 lots. The median Alberto Savinio print sells for $609 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Savinio painting is $71,240. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Savinio painting is $899,527.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Savinio work on paper is $12,848.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Savinio work on paper is $33,872.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Savinio print?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Savinio print is $609.

### What is Alberto Savinio's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Savinio print is $2,316.

### What is the average price of a medium Alberto Savinio painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Savinio painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $194,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Savinio work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alberto Savinio's auction record?

Alberto Savinio's auction record is $899,527, set in 2018.

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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 Savinio auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-savinio (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.