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# Beniamino Bufano (1898–1970)

## What is Beniamino Bufano’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Beniamino Bufano at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $241–$807, n=6). The auction record is $13,750 for Animal sculptures (12) (2015, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal sculptures (12), 1960 | Pewter | $13,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | St. Francis | Bronze | $13,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Pair of Blowfish, circa 1960s | Patinated bronze | $9,450 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Penguin | Marble | $6,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Bird Form, 1898 | Marble | $5,700 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 6 | Owl | Bronze | $5,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Owl | Bronze | $5,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| 8 | Companion Pair of Marching Penguins, 1898 | Marble | $4,825 | Bonhams | May 2020 |
| 9 | Bear | Polished granite sculpture | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Snail | Bronze | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $3,250 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $525 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,912 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $825 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Beniamino Bufano is an Italian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,912. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Beniamino Bufano sold in 2025 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Beniamino Bufano work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beniamino Bufano work is $1,912.

The median Beniamino Bufano sculpture sells for $2,550 across 19 lots.

The median Beniamino Bufano work on paper sells for $525 across 6 lots.

The median Beniamino Bufano print sells for $215 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $215 | $400 | — | 2025-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $525 | $1,250 | 85.7% | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $2,550† | $13,000 | 79.2% | 2025-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,912–$4,412 | $2,500 | $9,450 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $9,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $30 |

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 Beniamino Bufano worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Beniamino Bufano work is $1,912. The median Beniamino Bufano sculpture sells for $2,550 across 19 lots. The median Beniamino Bufano work on paper sells for $525 across 6 lots. The median Beniamino Bufano print sells for $215 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Beniamino Bufano sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Beniamino Bufano sculpture is $2,550. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Beniamino Bufano's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Beniamino Bufano sculpture is $13,000.

### What is the average price of a small Beniamino Bufano sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Beniamino Bufano sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Beniamino Bufano's auction record?

Beniamino Bufano's auction record is $13,750, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Beniamino Bufano auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/beniamino-bufano (updated 2026-11-03).

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.