Alfredo Chighine (1914–1974)
What is Alfredo Chighine’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Alfredo Chighine at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,961 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,021–$6,066, n=9). The auction record is $37,418 for Composizione arancio su fondo blu (2021, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composizione arancio su fondo blu, 1956 | Olio su tela | $37,418 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Composizione, olio su tela, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $33,657 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Spirali intrecciate, oil on canvas, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $22,215 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Aprile, 1957 | Olio su tela | $21,091 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Forma bianca su fondo grigio scuro, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $20,368 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 6 | Forme su fondo grigio, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $18,324 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 7 | La spiaggia, 1960 | Olio su tela | $17,944 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Senza titolo (olio su tela), 1955 | Oil on canvas | $13,936 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1955 | Olio su tela | $13,936 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 10 | Composizione rosso e grigio, olio su tela, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $12,986 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $8,849 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $8,146 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfredo Chighine is an Italian artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,895. 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 Alfredo Chighine sold in 2025 for $9,085, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Alfredo Chighine on OpeningBid →What is a Alfredo Chighine work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Chighine work is $7,895.
The median Alfredo Chighine painting sells for $7,155 across 44 lots.
The median Alfredo Chighine work on paper sells for $663 across 5 lots.
The median Alfredo Chighine print sells for $0 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfredo Chighine paintings typically sell for $5,081–$9,202 (the middle half of 40 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 | 1 | $0 | $0 | — | 1994-06-21 |
| Paintings | 63 | $7,155† | $37,418 | 69.8% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $663† | $1,007† | 83.3% | 2024-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $36,911‡ | $44,730‡ | — | 2021-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfredo Chighine's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $0. Paintings (63 lots) median $7,155, record $37,418. A typical Alfredo Chighine painting sells for around 32,522× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $36,911.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $5,081–$9,202† | $6,811† | $37,418 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $37,418 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,007† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $663 |
† 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 Alfredo Chighine worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Chighine work is $7,895. The median Alfredo Chighine painting sells for $7,155 across 44 lots. The median Alfredo Chighine work on paper sells for $663 across 5 lots. The median Alfredo Chighine print sells for $0 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfredo Chighine paintings typically sell for $5,081–$9,202 (the middle half of 40 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 Alfredo Chighine painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfredo Chighine painting is $7,155. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfredo Chighine's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfredo Chighine painting is $37,418.
What is the average price of a medium Alfredo Chighine painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfredo Chighine painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Alfredo Chighine's auction record?
Alfredo Chighine's auction record is $44,730, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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