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# Alberto Sughi (1928–2012)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Alberto Sughi at 15 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,241–$2,703, n=14). The auction record is $11,065 for Senza titolo (tecnica mista su tela) (2022, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senza titolo (tecnica mista su tela), 1967 | Tecnica mista su tela | $11,065 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Interno di caffè, 1998 | Olio su tela | $7,373 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Il macinino del caffè, 1948 | Olio su tavola | $6,039 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Men in the square | Oil Painting | $5,026 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 5 | Pugile vittorioso, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $4,669 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Ragazza al banco del bar, 1966 | Olio su tela | $4,616 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 7 | Bella bocca e occhi miei verdi, 1963 | Olio su tela | $4,515 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Figures in bar | Oil Painting | $4,020 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 9 | Man smoking | Oil Painting | $3,893 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1995 |
| 10 | The dream, 1964 | Oil Painting | $3,830 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 1997 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $2,409 |
| Other | 15 | $621 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $2,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,044 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Sughi is an Italian artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,090. 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 Sughi sold in 2026 for $2,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alberto Sughi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alberto Sughi work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Sughi work is $2,090.

The median Alberto Sughi painting sells for $2,267 across 59 lots.

The median Alberto Sughi print sells for $86 across 10 lots.

The median Alberto Sughi work on paper sells for $1,037 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Sughi paintings typically sell for $1,111–$3,461 (the middle half of 45 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 | 13 | $86 | $112 | 76.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 85 | $2,267†‡ | $11,065 | 69.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,037 | $1,453 | 66.7% | 2025-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,706 | $11,065 | — | 2022-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alberto Sughi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $86 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (85 lots) median $2,267, record $11,065. A typical Alberto Sughi painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,706.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,111–$3,461†‡ | $2,268†‡ | $11,065 |

† 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 | 2022 | $11,065 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,373 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,453 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $621 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $100 |

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 Sughi worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Sughi work is $2,090. The median Alberto Sughi painting sells for $2,267 across 59 lots. The median Alberto Sughi print sells for $86 across 10 lots. The median Alberto Sughi work on paper sells for $1,037 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alberto Sughi paintings typically sell for $1,111–$3,461 (the middle half of 45 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 Sughi painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Sughi painting is $2,267. 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 Sughi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Sughi painting is $11,065.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Sughi print is $86.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Sughi print is $112.

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

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alberto Sughi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,268, 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 Sughi's auction record?

Alberto Sughi's auction record is $11,065, set in 2022.

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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 Sughi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-sughi (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.