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# Bruno Cassinari (1912–1992)

## What is Bruno Cassinari’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Bruno Cassinari at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $949 including buyer’s premium (middle half $728–$2,589, n=13). The auction record is $71,731 for Autobiografia di un pittore (Atelier) (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autobiografia di un pittore (Atelier), 1958 | Oil paint | $71,731 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 2 | Festa al mare, 1955-56 | Oil paint | $32,783 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | CASSINARI, Bruno (1912-1992, Italian), 1963 | Oil Painting | $24,911 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1995 |
| 4 | Aiuola | Olio su tela | $23,529 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Lo studio del pittore (Atelier), 1953 | Oil on canvas | $22,931 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Figura | Olio su tela | $22,603 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Natura morta, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $22,075 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 8 | Figura, oil on canvas, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $21,230 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Mare a Portofino, 1955-1956 | Oil on canvas | $19,317 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Natura morta | Olio su tela | $18,185 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $4,280 |
| Other | 17 | $994 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $891 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $16,858 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $3,282 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,014 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bruno Cassinari is an Italian artist with 477 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,593. 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 Bruno Cassinari sold in 2025 for $4,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Bruno Cassinari work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Cassinari work is $3,593.

The median Bruno Cassinari painting sells for $4,266 across 74 lots.

The median Bruno Cassinari print sells for $106 across 10 lots.

The median Bruno Cassinari work on paper sells for $886 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bruno Cassinari paintings typically sell for $1,097–$6,362 (the middle half of 46 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 | 24 | $106 | $151 | 41.7% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 109 | $4,266† | $71,731 | 67.9% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $886† | $5,800† | 76.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $1,027‡ | $1,220 | 55.6% | 2024-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $24,220 | $71,731 | — | 2023-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bruno Cassinari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $106 with 41.7% sell-through. Paintings (109 lots) median $4,266, record $71,731. A typical Bruno Cassinari painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $24,220.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,078–$6,891 | $4,112 | $8,757 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $1,097–$6,362† | $4,180† | $22,075 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,638–$24,911 | $16,858 | $71,731 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $655–$1,522† | $891† | $5,800† |

† 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 | $71,731 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $32,783 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $5,800† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $3,075 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,220 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,104‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $131 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Bruno Cassinari worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Cassinari work is $3,593. The median Bruno Cassinari painting sells for $4,266 across 74 lots. The median Bruno Cassinari print sells for $106 across 10 lots. The median Bruno Cassinari work on paper sells for $886 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruno Cassinari paintings typically sell for $1,097–$6,362 (the middle half of 46 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 Bruno Cassinari painting?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Cassinari painting is $4,266. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bruno Cassinari's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Cassinari painting is $71,731.

### What is the average price of a Bruno Cassinari print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Cassinari print is $106.

### What is Bruno Cassinari's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Cassinari print is $151.

### What is the average price of a Bruno Cassinari work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Cassinari work on paper is $886. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bruno Cassinari's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Cassinari work on paper is $5,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,800 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Bruno Cassinari painting?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruno Cassinari painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,180, 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 medium Bruno Cassinari work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruno Cassinari work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bruno Cassinari's auction record?

Bruno Cassinari's auction record is $71,731, 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.

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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.