Antonio Ligabue (1899–1965)
What is Antonio Ligabue’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Antonio Ligabue at 13 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,184 including buyer’s premium (middle half $150–$4,055, n=11). The auction record is $243,710 for Gatto con topo (2023, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gatto con topo, 1952 | Olio su faesite | $243,710 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | Autoritratto, 1960 | Olio su tela | $241,965 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Aratura, 1949-50 (II periodo), 1949 | Olio su compensato | $216,528 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Autoritratto, 1899 | Olio su faesite | $205,139 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Selfportrait, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $194,706 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Autoritratto con grata, 1957-58 | Oil paint | $170,520 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Cavalli al pascolo, 1952 | Olio su tela | $162,637 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Cavalli al pascolo, 1952-1962 | Painting | $132,475 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Fiori alla finestra | Oil on canvas | $56,957 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Aratura con buoi | Olio su tela | $50,537 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $132,475 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,590 |
| Prints | 9 | $150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $109,797 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,184 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Antonio Ligabue is an Italian artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,654. 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 Antonio Ligabue sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $161,739 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Ligabue work is $3,654.
The median Antonio Ligabue painting sells for $132,475 across 26 lots.
The median Antonio Ligabue print sells for $150 across 16 lots.
The median Antonio Ligabue sculpture sells for $3,255 across 9 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 | 21 | $150† | $2,446 | 76.2% | 2026-09-25 |
| Paintings | 27 | $132,475† | $249,416 | 96.3% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,150 | $19,446 | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $3,255† | $4,585 | 81.8% | 2025-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $199,923† | $249,416 | — | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Antonio Ligabue's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $150 with 76.2% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $132,475, record $249,416. A typical Antonio Ligabue painting sells for around 884× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $199,923.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $146–$488† | $150† | $2,446 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $16,886–$170,520† | $46,772† | $205,139 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $49,438–$216,528† | $161,739† | $249,416 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $863–$3,672† | $3,255† | $4,585 |
† 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 | 2011 | $249,416 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $243,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $19,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,150 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,727 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $765 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Antonio Ligabue worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antonio Ligabue work is $3,654. The median Antonio Ligabue painting sells for $132,475 across 26 lots. The median Antonio Ligabue print sells for $150 across 16 lots. The median Antonio Ligabue sculpture sells for $3,255 across 9 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 Antonio Ligabue painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Ligabue painting is $132,475. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antonio Ligabue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Ligabue painting is $249,416.
What is the average price of a Antonio Ligabue print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Ligabue print is $150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antonio Ligabue's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Ligabue print is $2,446.
What is the average price of a Antonio Ligabue sculpture?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antonio Ligabue sculpture is $3,255. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antonio Ligabue's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Antonio Ligabue sculpture is $4,585.
What is the average price of a medium Antonio Ligabue painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Antonio Ligabue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $161,739, 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 Antonio Ligabue print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antonio Ligabue print (small (under 50 cm)) is $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Antonio Ligabue's auction record?
Antonio Ligabue's auction record is $249,416, set in 2011.
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