Alfredo Volpi (1896–1988)
Alfredo Volpi is a Brazilian artist with 744 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $93,607. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alfredo Volpi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $93,680; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Volpi work is $93,607.
The median Alfredo Volpi painting sells for $107,726 across 142 lots.
The median Alfredo Volpi work on paper sells for $3,054 across 13 lots.
The median Alfredo Volpi print sells for $1,764 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Alfredo Volpi paintings typically sell for $45,572–$101,425 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alfredo Volpi paintings typically sell for $140,378–$361,422 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 6 | $1,764‡ | $6,954‡ | 50% | 2018-06-29 |
| Paintings | 142 | $107,726‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $3,054‡ | $37,117‡ | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $192,571‡ | $1.2M | — | 2023-08-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfredo Volpi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,764 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (142 lots) median $107,726, record $1,184,566. A typical Alfredo Volpi painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $192,571.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $45,572–$101,425‡ | $58,778‡ | $176,354‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $140,378–$361,422‡ | $223,347‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $352,833–$472,537‡ | $394,032‡ | $985,060 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $2,810–$5,531‡ | $3,054‡ | $37,117‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $37,117‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,954‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $5,531‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,764‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfredo Volpi worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfredo Volpi work is $93,607. The median Alfredo Volpi painting sells for $107,726 across 142 lots. The median Alfredo Volpi work on paper sells for $3,054 across 13 lots. The median Alfredo Volpi print sells for $1,764 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfredo Volpi paintings typically sell for $45,572–$101,425 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alfredo Volpi paintings typically sell for $140,378–$361,422 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Alfredo Volpi painting?
Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfredo Volpi painting is $107,726. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alfredo Volpi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfredo Volpi painting is $1,184,566.
What is the average price of a Alfredo Volpi work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfredo Volpi work on paper is $3,054. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alfredo Volpi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfredo Volpi work on paper is $37,117. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Alfredo Volpi painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfredo Volpi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $58,778, 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 medium Alfredo Volpi painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfredo Volpi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $223,347, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Alfredo Volpi's auction record?
Alfredo Volpi's auction record is $1,184,566, set in 2013.
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