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# Aligi Sassu (1912–2000)

## What is Aligi Sassu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 168 auction results for Aligi Sassu at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $473 including buyer’s premium (middle half $264–$2,887, n=19). The auction record is $39,394 for Paesaggio milanese (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paesaggio milanese | Olio su cartone telato | $39,394 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Rearing horse at dawn, 1959-61 | Oil Painting | $24,243 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 1997 |
| 3 | L'adultera. Il giudice, la Maddalena, il Vescovo | Olio su tela | $21,748 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Cork trees, 1957 | Oil Painting | $15,688 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |
| 5 | Veduta parigina | Acquerello su carta intelata | $14,622 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Evoluzione della macchina, 1932 | OIL ON CANVAS | $13,805 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Galloping horses | Oil Painting | $12,141 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 8 | Woman in cafe, 1939 | Oil Painting | $11,671 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 9 | Horses by the sea | Mixed media board laid on masonite | $11,023 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 1996 |
| 10 | Maison Tellier, 1944 | Oil on canvasboard | $8,505 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $4,337 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $2,111 |
| Other | 26 | $1,008 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $787 |
| Prints | 7 | $124 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $4,095 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,074 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 168 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aligi Sassu is an Italian artist with 427 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,157. 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 Aligi Sassu sold in 2026 for $4,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Aligi Sassu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Aligi Sassu work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aligi Sassu work is $2,157.

The median Aligi Sassu painting sells for $4,424 across 61 lots.

The median Aligi Sassu print sells for $139 across 29 lots.

The median Aligi Sassu work on paper sells for $1,246 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Aligi Sassu paintings typically sell for $3,744–$6,273 (the middle half of 31 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 | 39 | $139†‡ | $5,079 | 74.4% | 2025-12-02 |
| Paintings | 88 | $4,424† | $40,941 | 69.3% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $1,246† | $3,926 | 76.5% | 2026-02-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $949† | $1,124 | 71.4% | 2025-12-02 |
| Photography | 2 | $297 | $297 | 50% | 2022-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,748 | $40,941 | — | 2012-10-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Aligi Sassu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $139 with 74.4% sell-through. Paintings (88 lots) median $4,424, record $40,941. A typical Aligi Sassu painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $21,748.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $105–$159† | $143† | $350† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $99–$261†‡ | $131†‡ | $586† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,851–$8,253† | $4,594† | $12,141 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $3,744–$6,273† | $4,345† | $40,941 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $425–$2,348† | $1,161† | $3,926 |

† 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 | 2009 | $40,941 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $24,243 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $5,079 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $3,926 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $3,926 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,124 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $586† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Aligi Sassu worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aligi Sassu work is $2,157. The median Aligi Sassu painting sells for $4,424 across 61 lots. The median Aligi Sassu print sells for $139 across 29 lots. The median Aligi Sassu work on paper sells for $1,246 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Aligi Sassu paintings typically sell for $3,744–$6,273 (the middle half of 31 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 Aligi Sassu painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aligi Sassu painting is $4,424. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Aligi Sassu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aligi Sassu painting is $40,941.

### What is the average price of a Aligi Sassu print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aligi Sassu print is $139. 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 Aligi Sassu's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aligi Sassu print is $5,079.

### What is the average price of a Aligi Sassu work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aligi Sassu work on paper is $1,246. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Aligi Sassu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aligi Sassu work on paper is $3,926.

### What is the average price of a medium Aligi Sassu painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aligi Sassu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,345, 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 Aligi Sassu work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aligi Sassu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Aligi Sassu's auction record?

Aligi Sassu's auction record is $40,941, set in 2009.

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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, “Aligi Sassu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aligi-sassu (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.