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# Alberto Viani (1906–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Alberto Viani at 10 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,438 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,868–$16,765, n=6). The auction record is $254,000 for Torso (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torso, 1945 | Marble | $254,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Nudo seduto, 1949 | Bronzo | $95,405 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 3 | Bagnante, anni '70 | Bronzo lucidato | $17,706 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Bather, 70s | Bronze | $13,942 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Odalisca, 1973 | Bronze | $12,935 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 6 | Fiamma verde, 1939 | Marmo | $8,312 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Nudo al sole, 1956 | Bronzo | $2,179 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Nudo, 1980 | Bronzo dorato | $1,639 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | The Dancing Faun, 1830 | Bronze | $1,225 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | Nudo, 1975 | Struttura in legno laccato con pannello in metallo inciso | $914 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $8,312 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,312 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Viani is an Italian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $8,312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alberto Viani sold in 2026 for $95,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alberto Viani work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Viani work is $8,312.

The median Alberto Viani sculpture sells for $8,312 across 15 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 | 10 | — | — | 30% | 2026-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | — | — | 55.6% | 2025-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $8,312 | $254,000 | 93.8% | 2026-06-12 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,070–$13,438 | $8,312 | $17,706 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $254,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $95,405 |

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 Viani worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Viani work is $8,312. The median Alberto Viani sculpture sells for $8,312 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alberto Viani sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Viani sculpture is $8,312.

### What is Alberto Viani's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Viani sculpture is $254,000.

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

Alberto Viani's auction record is $254,000, set in 2024.

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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 Viani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-viani (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.