Aldo Rossi (1931–1997)
What is Aldo Rossi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Aldo Rossi at 31 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,890–$8,815, n=46). The auction record is $31,750 for Piazza Tea and Coffee Service (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piazza Tea and Coffee Service, 1984 | Sterling silver | $31,750 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Piazza coffee and tea service, 1984 | Chrome steel | $15,240 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Cabina dell'Elba, 1981 | Bois laqué, contreplaqué et laiton Édition Bruno Longoni, Cantù Modèle créé vers 198 | $12,694 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 4 | Aldo Rossi (1931-1997), 1990 | Hêtre lamellé collé | $12,320 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 5 | Fantasia architettonica con il teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, 1982 | Crayon sur sérigraphie Doublement signée et datée en bas vers la gauche 73 × 68 cm Exp | $11,948 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (graphite, sepia ink and gouache on paper), 1972 | Graphite | $11,340 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Trei Amici con Cane conversando, 1989 | Aquarelle et encre sur papier Signé des initiales, titré et daté en bas 30 × 39,5 cm Expo | $11,201 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 8 | Una lettera, 1990 | Aquarelle, collage et encre sur papier Signé des initiales, titré et daté en bas à gauche | $11,201 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled | Aquarelle et encre sur papier 58,5 × 83 cm | $10,454 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 10 | Souvenir d'Afrique | À tissage manuel ras type bessarabien | $10,287 | Tajan | Mar 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $6,408 |
| Other | 52 | $2,664 |
| Prints | 13 | $1,524 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $8,802 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $3,302 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,890 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Aldo Rossi is an Italian artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,394. 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 Aldo Rossi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,395; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Aldo Rossi on OpeningBid →What is a Aldo Rossi work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aldo Rossi work is $2,394.
The median Aldo Rossi work on paper sells for $5,080 across 33 lots.
The median Aldo Rossi print sells for $1,132 across 24 lots.
The median Aldo Rossi sculpture sells for $2,394 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Aldo Rossi work on papers typically sell for $3,132–$8,365 (the middle half of 28 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 | 26 | $1,132†‡ | $11,948 | 92.3% | 2026-09-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $9,771 | $9,771 | 50% | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $5,080† | $13,654† | 86.8% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,394 | $4,032 | 62.5% | 2025-03-18 |
| Photography | 5 | $523 | $655 | 40% | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $13,174† | $31,750 | — | 2026-05-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Aldo Rossi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $1,132 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $9,771, record $9,771. A typical Aldo Rossi painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $13,174.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $497–$1,943†‡ | $1,115†‡ | $6,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $450–$2,422†‡ | $1,520†‡ | $11,948 |
† 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) | 28 | $3,132–$8,365† | $4,925† | $13,654† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,654† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,948 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,340 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,771 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,301 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,032 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Photography | 2024 | $655 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aldo Rossi worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aldo Rossi work is $2,394. The median Aldo Rossi work on paper sells for $5,080 across 33 lots. The median Aldo Rossi print sells for $1,132 across 24 lots. The median Aldo Rossi sculpture sells for $2,394 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Aldo Rossi work on papers typically sell for $3,132–$8,365 (the middle half of 28 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 Aldo Rossi work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aldo Rossi work on paper is $5,080. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Aldo Rossi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aldo Rossi work on paper is $13,654. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,654 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Aldo Rossi print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aldo Rossi print is $1,132. 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 Aldo Rossi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aldo Rossi print is $11,948.
What is the average price of a small Aldo Rossi work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aldo Rossi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Aldo Rossi print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aldo Rossi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,115, 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 Aldo Rossi's auction record?
Aldo Rossi's auction record is $31,750, set in 2025.
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