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# Bruno Saetti (1902–1984)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Bruno Saetti at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,456 including buyer’s premium (middle half $400–$2,998, n=7). The auction record is $11,414 for Muro dipinto (2022, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muro dipinto, 1956 | Affresco | $11,414 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Alfresco mosaico, 1965 | Painting | $11,352 | Christie's | Sep 2002 |
| 3 | Giovane Nuotatore | — | $9,375 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | Painted wall, 1956 | Painting | $9,008 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Madre, 1954-1955 | Oil on canvas | $7,640 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2025 |
| 6 | Muro toscano, 1963 | Fresco and mosaic on canvas | $5,657 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Madre veneziana, 1948 | Olio su tela | $5,067 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Still life, 1952 | Oil Painting on s. board | $4,725 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |
| 9 | Rose e piatto verde con scacchiera, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $4,238 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Still life | Tempera canvasboard | $4,067 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1997 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,838 |
| Other | 12 | $231 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,957 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $281 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bruno Saetti is an Italian artist with 326 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,825. 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 Saetti sold in 2026 for $3,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruno Saetti work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Saetti work is $1,825.

The median Bruno Saetti painting sells for $2,838 across 46 lots.

The median Bruno Saetti print sells for $108 across 19 lots.

The median Bruno Saetti work on paper sells for $278 across 16 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 | 37 | $108† | $143 | 51.4% | 2026-07-06 |
| Paintings | 70 | $2,838†‡ | $11,352 | 65.7% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $278‡ | $4,005 | 59.3% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,352 | $11,414 | — | 2022-12-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bruno Saetti's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $108 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $2,838, record $11,352. A typical Bruno Saetti painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,352.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $217–$2,110† | $700† | $4,725 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,152–$4,652† | $2,771† | $11,352 |

† 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 | 2002 | $11,352 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,008 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,005 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,327‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $143 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $108 |

‡ 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 Saetti worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruno Saetti work is $1,825. The median Bruno Saetti painting sells for $2,838 across 46 lots. The median Bruno Saetti print sells for $108 across 19 lots. The median Bruno Saetti work on paper sells for $278 across 16 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 Saetti painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Saetti painting is $2,838. 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 Saetti's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Saetti painting is $11,352.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Saetti print is $108. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Saetti print is $143.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruno Saetti work on paper is $278. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruno Saetti work on paper is $4,005.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruno Saetti painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Bruno Saetti's auction record is $11,414, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bruno Saetti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruno-saetti (updated 2026-11-02).

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.