Bruno Munari (1907–1998)
Bruno Munari is an Italian artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,529. 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 Munari sold in 2026 for $7,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruno Munari on OpeningBid →What is a Bruno Munari work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Munari work is $1,529.
The median Bruno Munari print sells for $276 across 18 lots.
The median Bruno Munari painting sells for $17,092 across 14 lots.
The median Bruno Munari work on paper sells for $4,616 across 13 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 | 22 | $276†‡ | $908† | 81.8% | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 14 | $17,092† | $52,873† | — | 2025-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,616† | $10,936† | — | 2025-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $7,339† | $44,033 | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $450 | $450 | — | 2021-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,913† | $52,873† | — | 2026-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bruno Munari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $276 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $17,092, record $52,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,873 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bruno Munari painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $40,913.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $433–$749†‡ | $606†‡ | $908† |
† 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) | 7 | $18,219–$29,054† | $20,686† | $37,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,587–$16,173† | $13,034† | $52,873† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $889–$5,671† | $4,616† | $6,558† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,340–$5,829† | $5,303† | $10,936† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,823–$7,702† | $7,339† | $44,033 |
† 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 | 2017 | $52,873† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $44,033 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $37,792 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $13,889† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,936† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,558† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $908† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $762† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bruno Munari worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Munari work is $1,529. The median Bruno Munari print sells for $276 across 18 lots. The median Bruno Munari painting sells for $17,092 across 14 lots. The median Bruno Munari work on paper sells for $4,616 across 13 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 Munari print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari print is $276. 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 Bruno Munari's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari print is $908. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $908 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bruno Munari painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari painting is $17,092. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari painting is $52,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,873 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bruno Munari work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Munari work on paper is $4,616. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bruno Munari's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Munari work on paper is $10,936. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,936 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Bruno Munari's auction record?
Bruno Munari's auction record is $52,873, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $52,873 (buyer's premium not included).
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