Blu (b. 1960)
Blu is an Italian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,195. 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 Blu sold in 2022 for $2,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Blu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Blu on OpeningBid →What is a Blu work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blu work is $2,195.
The median Blu print sells for $2,195 across 12 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 | 12 | $2,195†‡ | $13,152 | — | 2024-07-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,196–$2,900†‡ | $2,182†‡ | $13,152 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $13,152 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,571 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Blu worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blu work is $2,195. The median Blu print sells for $2,195 across 12 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 Blu print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blu print is $2,195. 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 Blu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blu print is $13,152.
What is the average price of a medium Blu print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Blu print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,182, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Blu's auction record?
Blu's auction record is $13,152, set in 2017.
See the full Blu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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